Adherence to Care for Children With Congenital Zika Virus Infection in Puerto Rico
Zika Virus Infection, Adherence, Patient
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Zika Virus Infection focused on measuring Zika virus, Puerto Rico, community health worker
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older and able to communicate in Spanish
- Being the primary caregiver of a child with possible congenital Zika virus infection
Exclusion Criteria:
- Those who are too sick/unable to understand the implications of their participation, those who are unwilling to participate.
Sites / Locations
- School of Medicine - Department of PediatricsRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Community health worker (CHW) group
Enhanced care condition (ECC)
Participants in the intervention arm will receive 5 one-on-one sessions over 6 months with a CHW, as well as a manual and written materials on child development. At baseline and exit, all participants will be assessed using instruments to measure demographics and self-perceived barriers.
Participants in this arm will receive 5 outreach calls at the same interval as the intervention arm, as well as written materials on child development. At baseline and exit, all participants will be assessed using instruments to measure demographics and self-perceived barriers.