Redinger, S.Udedi, E.Richter, L.Dovel, K.Bruns, L.Coates, T.Rochat, T.2024-06-092024-06-092021-12Redinger S, Udedi E, Richter LM, Dovel KL, Bruns L, Coates TJ, Rochat TJ. Double benefit? Integrating an early childhood development programme into HIV PMTCT Option B+ services in Malawi. AIDS Care. 2021 Dec;33(12):1595-1602. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2021.1876834. Epub 2021 Feb 22.10.1080/09540121.2021.1876834https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33615906/https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2021.1876834https://hdl.handle.net/11288/596340Benefits for mothers and children can be achieved through the successful integration of an early childhood development programme into PMTCT Option B+ services in Malawi.Our study based on in-depth interviews with 62 mothers indicated that such an approach is feasible and acceptable. Participating mothers reported that the integration of the early childhood development component improved their confidence and they believed it improved their parenting;led to improved relationships with health care providers;increased the engagement of fathers and support from others in the family;helped mothers build a new social network and support system through the peer engagement components;reduced the risk of stigmatization in the health care setting.enAttribution 3.0 United Stateshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/AfricaCare for Child DevelopmentEarly childhood developmentMalawiPrevention of Mother to Child TransmissionintegrationArticleAIDS Care