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A Novel Video-Based Intervention to Enhance Optimal Uptake of Malaria Preventive Therapy: A Pilot Study of a Health Educational Approach to Malaria Prevention during Pregnancy

Award Number: R03HD106185
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/09/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2024

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A Novel Video-Based Intervention to Enhance Optimal Uptake of Malaria Preventive Therapy: A Pilot Study of a Health Educational Approach to Malaria Prevention during Pregnancy - PROJECT SUMMARY: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health concern that is associated with maternal and fetal adverse events and is the leading cause of preventable maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the proven efficacy of Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (intermittent prophylaxis treatment of malaria_ IPTp_SP) and cotrimoxazole as prophylaxis treatment of malaria in HIV negative and HIV positive pregnant women respectively, adherence to these medications remains unacceptable in Uganda especially in Kampala. Sub-optimal adherence to malaria preventive therapy is reported to be due to lack of education or ignorance about these interventions among pregnant women, and the lack of exposure to malaria prevention messages to stimulate behavioral change. Additionally, due to overpopulation in Kampala and the persistent shortage of health workers like in many other low resource settings, health workers often don’t have adequate time to sufficiently educate pregnant women about all Antenatal care procedures including the IPTp-SP dosing schedule for HIV negative pregnant women and re initiation to cotrimoxazole for HIV positive pregnant women. To address this critical knowledge gap on adequate malaria preventive therapy utilization among pregnant women, we propose a combined implementation and dissemination interventional approach. This will primarily involve the development of the intervention named “PreVent” (PREvention of malaria in pregnancy using Video-based Education to eNhance opTimal malaria preventive therapy knowledge and uptake). In this R03, we will develop, tailor, and refine the video to address malaria preventive therapy knowledge deficits in a client-centered manner. The PreVent intervention will involve a 10 min video to educate pregnant women about current IPTp-SP and cotrimoxazole recommendations during ANC followed by a 5 min question and answer session with a health worker. We will qualitatively assess the PreVent intervention for feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness using a pilot study in an urban public health facility. The obtained data will be used to prepare for an R21 grant in which we will rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in increasing optimal IPTp-SP and cotrimoxazole uptake. Ultimately, this and progressive studies will result in the development of a cost-effective, evidence-based, and scalable intervention that will eventually reduce malaria- related maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2023	MU-JHU CARE LTD	UPPER MULAGO HILL ROAD	KAMPALA				UGA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	10/17/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $54,000 )
2023	2023	MUJHU CARE	UPPER MULAGO HILL ROAD	KAMPALA				UGA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	5/17/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$54,000
														Subtotal = $54,000

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $54,000 )
2022	2022	MUJHU CARE	UPPER MULAGO HILL ROAD	KAMPALA	NULL			UGA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	6/9/2022	NEW	$54,000
														Subtotal = $54,000

Grand Total All Awards = $108,000

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A Novel Video-Based Intervention to Enhance Optimal Uptake of Malaria Preventive Therapy: A Pilot Study of a Health Educational Approach to Malaria Prevention during Pregnancy

Award Number: R03HD106185

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/09/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2024

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