Methods
This qualitative study was a sub-study of a randomized
controlled trial known as Good Start III, being implemented in
Umlazi Township, KwaZulu-Natal province (ISRCTN41046462).
The township has an estimated population of 1.2 million people
(Ethekwini Municipality 2008). HIV prevalence is estimated at
44% in antenatal clients attending public health facilities
(National Department of Health South Africa 2011a,b). The
goal of the trial was to develop, evaluate and cost an integrated
and scalable home visit package delivered by community health
workers, targeting pregnant and postnatal women and their
newborns, to provide essential maternal/newborn care and
support for access to PMTCT.