The Multiple Family Group (MFG) intervention for the SMART study is going well and four treatment schools have already completed eight of the 16 sessions. Wave 2 (8th week) assessments have also been completed for the guardians, their children as well as MFG facilitators (parent peers and community health workers). Group stakeholders including guardians, children, facilitators and head teachers are appreciative of the program and have noted its initial positive behavioral impact in their communities, schools, and households. Currently, consenting and training is underway for facilitators to deliver the intervention in the next four schools.
Moreover, the SMART Africa-Uganda team has successfully hosted two site monitors, Ms. Jane Namaganda and Ms. Revalyn Opar, at the ICHAD offices from November 6-8th. The team was commended for their work, especially for their data collection in the field. Many thanks to the staff and field teams for their diligent work and Dr. Fred and Dean Mary for their amazing leadership and guidance to the SMART Africa study.