Table 2

Secondary outcomes of the CHIDO trial

Outcome measuresAssessment tools used
Child HIV outcomes: viral loadViral load tests conducted using Biomerieux NucliSENS easyMag and EasyQ on dried blood spot samples
Child development outcomes:
  • Visual reception

  • Fine motor

  • Receptive language

  • Expressive language

Mullen early learning composite score
Nutritional outcomes: weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height (BMI) z-scoresMidupper arm circumference tape measure, height mate/board
Parental stressParental Stress Index Short Form
Adherence outcomes:
  • Retention in care

  • Viral load

Medical Adherence Rating Scale
Viral load tests conducted using Biomerieux NucliSENS easyMag and EasyQ on dried blood spot samples
Food security outcomeHousehold hunger (food deprivation) scale—modified HFIAS (one item from each domain of the scale: i) uncertainty about household food supply; ii) insufficient quality and iii) insufficient food intake
Mental health outcomes:
  • Postnatal depression

  • Common mental disorders

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Shona Symptom Questionnaire 8
  • BMI, body mass index; CHIDO, Child Health Intervention for Developmental Outcomes; HFIAS, Household Food Insecurity Access Scale.