Status:
COMPLETED
Community Health Worker Training to Reduce Depression and Substance Use Stigma in TB/HIV Care in South Africa
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland, College Park
Collaborating Sponsors:
Medical Research Council, South Africa
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Substance-Related Disorders
Mental Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Poor engagement in care contributes to HIV- and TB-related morbidity and mortality in South Africa (SA). Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline lay health workers who work to re-engage patients...
Detailed Description
South Africa (SA) has the highest number of people living with HIV in the world and a high tuberculosis (TB) burden. Poor engagement in care contributes to HIV- and TB-related morbidity and mortality....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years old
- Employed as a CHW through a partner non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides HIV/TB CHW services
- Works with patients who have HIV and TB, some of whom may be struggling with depression or substance use
Exclusion
- Unable to complete informed consent or study procedures in English or Xhosa
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 8 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05282173
Start Date
June 8 2022
End Date
August 1 2023
Last Update
March 6 2025
Active Locations (1)
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South African Medical Research Council
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa