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An Economic and Relationship-strengthening Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use in Malawi

Mlambe: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Economic and Relationship-Strengthening Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use in Malawi

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About This Trial

With a full-scale randomized control trial, the investigators will evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of Mlambe, an economic and relationship-strengthening intervention that provides incentivized saving accounts, financial literacy training, and relationship skills education to break the cycle of poverty around drinking, strengthen couple support and communication, and reduce heavy drinking among HIV-affected married couples with a partner who drinks alcohol in Malawi.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. In a married or cohabitating union 2. Have at least one partner with a positive AUDIT-C screen in prior 3 months 3. Must also currently be on ART for at least 6 months 4. Must have disclosed their HIV status to their partner Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1\) Severe intimate partner violence reported in previous 3 months and/or fear that safety would be at risk by participation in the study (reported at screening). Couples who participated in Mlambe's pilot study will also be excluded. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. In a married or cohabitating union 2. Have at least one partner with a positive AUDIT-C screen in prior 3 months 3. Must also currently be on ART for at least 6 months 4. Must have disclosed their HIV status to their partner Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Severe intimate partner violence reported in previous 3 months and/or fear that safety would be at risk by participation in the study (reported at screening). Couples who participated in Mlambe's pilot study will also be excluded.

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Mlambe

A combined economic and relationship-strengthening intervention. Sessions consist of incentivized savings accounts, financial literacy training, and relationships skills building, including couple communication.

Locations (1)

Invest in Knowledge Initiative (IKI)
Zomba, Malawi