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Office Chair Review: Knoll Generation Chair
This entry was posted on June 17, 2009
.The Generation Chair by Knoll - Tested and tried at NeoCon 2009
This is a very unique chair - The first of its kind in terms of backrest motion and malleability. Not to mention a very good looking little task chair. But is it a once in a generation chair? We sat and tested this chair at NeoCon Chicago 2009. It is one in a new movement towards creating more unique tasking solutions. The idea in concept is very sound, and the design team hit a home run on the backrest, but there are certain detraction's that left us a bit disappointed, considering the hype.
To start, let's put this chair in perspective to what it is, as it cannot be compared to leather office chairs, for example. More reasonable comparisons are the Humanscale Diffrient Task chair and the Herman Miller Setu Chair. (We'll be reviewing the Diffrient Task Chair shortly - the Setu was also tried out, and we'll have a basic review of that as well...) It is a task chair, meant for, and creating for, working environments. With that said...
According to Knoll, it is a task chair meant for "collaborations" and fluid work environments. However, if you sit in your desk typing all day, I hardly think this chair will do you any good. Why? The philosophy behind the chair is that we actually spend more time moving in our chair than sitting in it - this should be true, we should be moving, but do we? I mean, how many of us can type effectively in any of the positions shown below? These people demonstrating the chair are in the act of talking, hanging out, possibly working. The world will know. But the basic fact remains that a workplace envornment where 95% of the time these are the ideal sitting positions doesn't exist. And you certainly cannot type in any of these positions. Have you tried typing with your leg over the armrest? More errors than you can imagine! Which brings us to the next point regarding the use of the chair in respect to what it capacity the chair could be beneficial in...
As I mentioned before, it is a very good chair to collaborate in. In spaces where people meet informally, talk a lot together, brainstorm, etc, it is an ideal chair. You can relax well in the chair. But I'm not sold on it as a cubicle chair for a variety of reasons...Let's go into detail about the good, bad, and my lasting thoughts on the chair...
What's Good about the chair?
There's plenty to like. It's a nice looking chair - modern, sleek lines, and a nice selection of colors for the back and the seat. It is VERY green, recycled and recyclable. It is not an eyesore, and only complements modern work environments. The backrest is the real success story regarding the chair. It is a mid back, meaning, for 99% of the population, the backrest is not going to provide support above the shoulders, and for most won't reach the shoulder height. But with this chair, that's ok. The flexing back material (seemingly made of a rubber composite) has no frame on the back, which allows for flexing in a wide range of motion, particularly nice for stretching or turning around, (albeit you could just swivel around) and talking to co-workers rather easily. The backrest is also comfortable, not a hard plastic, and molds well to your back shape.
Add in the optional lumbar support and you get sufficient lower back support. Won't relieve back pain, but won't cause it either. Essentially, the motion the backrest allows is good - I'm just a little skeptical about how much we would use it, and the price vs. functionality that an innovative feature like this commands.
And the not so good?
Unfortunately, there is one area where the Generation Chair takes a step back to the previous generation. It was uncomfortable enough to spoil the uniqueness and comfort of the Back - the Seat. It seems in designing and implementing the back, Knoll forgot that the seat is where our all day pressure is. It really was not comfortable for me, right off the bat. The seat has a thin foam cushion which is upholstered on what seemed to be a plastic seat pan - not solid plastic, but plastic strips. I could feel those within 5 minutes of sitting on it. Not ideal.
The foam itself is not soft, rather firm, but even so, the thinness of it was quite surprising. The seat does have a seat slider, but in using it, I encountered another issue. I adjusted the seat pan a bit forward (I am 5'7", 145 lbs.) but not much. After re-sitting on the adjusted seat, I felt towards the back of the seat two hard pressure points. It felt like two little blocks of wood on my buttocks. Not comfortable at all. I sat in another Generation (the showroom at Neocon must've had over 50 Generations) and felt the same issue. So I asked my brother to give it a whirl. He is 5'11", 195 lbs, and he immediately remarked, "What is that?!". It was disappointing, to say the least, to have experienced this. We sit on the seat of the chair on average 8 hours a day, and are not always leaning against the back. This is why the seat is THE most critical part of the chair, and the easiest to make comfortable. Knoll simply forgot how to on this chair, and the chair lost all long term comfort value for us. From being a nice innovative task chair, the way the seat felt immediately moved it into the "1-2 hour meeting chair mode".
Update: Knoll apparently offers a thicker seat cushion at no extra charge. I would recommend this. I don't know how it feels, since we weren't told at the showroom which ones had it, but I can imagine with the thicker cushion it would be much better. If the thick cushion makes it so you don't feel the plastic straps, then it would be a much better task chair - it would be worth the price at that point.
What's the price?
We don't know the price - the chair doesn't release until July 15th, but were told at NeoCon by Knoll representatives that the chair will be retailing from $750 to upwards of $1000.00 USD, depending on the options selected, such as arms, leathers, lumbar support, etc.
For a task chair, to sit in 8 hours a day and hash out emails, etc, it is not the ideal chair. The seat will kill you and really be painful after 4 hours, especially if you are heavier. Combine that with the estimated price, and the chair becomes, in our opinion, overrated. As a conference, meeting room chair for informal settings, for a modern workspace where employees don't have to sit 8 hours a day, it could be a nice chair. It would look nice anywhere, but unfortunately, it doesn't feel nice everywhere. And you need that in a chair, we think. Thus the 3 - a pricey, sub-par chair with a great and unique backrest.
Update: It would get 4-5 "chairs" if you got the chair with the upgraded seat cushion, which would minimalize the seat cushion issue. But I don't know for sure whether 4 or 5, since I've only sat on it with the thin seat cushion. If anyone has one with a thick cushion, let us know what your value assessment of the chair is!
11 thoughts on "Office Chair Review: Knoll Generation Chair"
I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it's really helpful.
I've spent over 5 hours in the chair - in a private office setting. I'm mostly sitting at a computer - tapping away (50% of the time), and writing, receiving guests in meetings in my office (25% of the time), and miscellaneous (25% of the time). I'm finding the chair to be very comfortable. I don't feel these "strips of plastic" that you refer to at all. I'm about 160 lbs. - probably the mean in percentile. I'd give it a thumbs up, without any of the work/play features that it is designed for.
The " bad" comment should be corrected because there is a thicker seat cushion avaialable as well at no upcharge.
Sometimes it's really that simple, isn't it? I feel a little stupid for not thinking of this myself/earlier, though.
Regarding the seat, it seems like there is some controversy! Knoll apparently offers an upgrade, which I would recommend. That would change things, I guess, but the samples I sat in at their showroom in Neocon reflect exactly what I felt - it didn't feel the best, especially at that price. Could they have included the thicker seat standard? Probably. Like I said, the back is great. Get the upgraded seat if you're going to order the chair.
David seems to like it, which is might be a more worthwhile review than mine, considering I sat in it for about 30 minutes, while speaking to some Knoll folk, in chairs that had probably been sat in a lot. Either way, the my opinion doesn't change - I can't change how the chair felt for me. And for me, the seat wasn't the greatest. But the back was.
FYI, we sat in the Humanscale World Chair, which was overall more comfortable...but not as unique in the backrest - a little more traditional. -
I didn't know bad customer service existed any more. Unfortunately Knoll's customer service is not good and warrants a sober second thought knowing that if you need to contact the company, a 'company responce' is all you'll recieve.
-My issue lies specifically in trying to add arms to an armless generation chair which for some reason is reported to cost $300.00 (for arms).-
Wow that is a lot for just a pair of arms! While parts do cost more than average to order them after you have received your chair, none of our manufacturers would charge near that amount for an arms part request. Sorry to hear about your bad experience!
Call a dealer in your area, should be listed geographically in your area. You're being told a list price without any discount. -
This is easily the most uncomfrotable chair I have used at work. I agre that it simply is not functional in an actual office setting. My back and legs hurt every day. I strongly recommend against this chair.
Marisa, are you using the thin seat that is standard, or did you ask for the thicker upgrade? Can you be specific about what the problem is? I am considering this chair as opposed to the Herman Miller Aeron and yours is the first totally negative review I have read on any site. Thanks.
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Ruched Skirtini by Shape Benefits™: Show your best shape in this gorgeous retro-inspired two piece swimsuit. It has built-in tummy control, plus visually slimming ruching.
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Rating: 4.34 out of 53 votes cast
Big Girl Best Friend
Size 18 never looked better than when I placed this swimwear on. Fits perfectly & very comfortable. Covers areas that I didnt wish to expose. Plan on purchasing another color.
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Long Island, N.Y
buyer beware
color was not as bright a caribbean blue as pictured but still nice. size runs big now have to have skirt taken in on sides because is flared not like shown in picture which is more of a straight skirt but overall a nice swim suit for the price.
naples florida
3rd One I've Purchased!
I purchased a black suit 2 summers ago, then the blue last year and the watermelon this year. I am 5'7", 130 lbs. Bought the 10. Probably could get away with the 8 but I don't like things crazy tight.I feel so comfortable in this swimsuit as well as attractive. Easy to move around and swim. I have a long torso and most tankini's don't reach the top of the bottom. This does! No little "smile" of belly whenI lift my arms!I wonder which color I'll buy next year...
springfield PA
Pretty Perfect!
I am super afraid of swim suits (I am 5'3, 240lbs) but this is the most flattering, non-scary swimsuit you could purchase! Love the color (black) and material. For me, the size 18 was true to size...not too big/small. Pretty Perfect!
West Haven, Ut
Best Suit
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Patty D
North Wildwood, New Jersey
Great suit
Great suit, love the color, very comfortable! My second one!!
Louisville, Ky
love this suit
I ordered the Caribbean Blue and I love the color. This swimsuit covers my problem areas and is very stylish.
Dallas, TX
Great suit!
Fits true to size, covers modestly. I really love it. Comparable to Lands End swimsuits from Sears. Durable and thick material. Will buy more! 5 stars!
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Swim Suit
I love the way this swim suit fit can't wait to wear it in Jamaica Thanks
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This tankini fits perfectly and covers everything modestly. I ordered black and was very happy with the fabric and fit. I am ordering another color this week! Well worth the money.
Love the style
I really like the style and fit of this suit. I'm a DDD, so was relieved the sizing was consistent with the size chart measurements. It washed well, but the fabric is fairly light and looks lightly wrinkled after line drying. I ordered caribbean, and the color is pretty close to the online picture.
Greenville, SC
Love this swimsuit!
This is the best swimsuit I have ever owned! It is very well made and very flattering! I loved it so much that I ordered another in a different color and might order a third.
Willard, Ohio
I ordered the "watermelon" and the color is a little different than I expected. I would call it more salmon than a pastel pink. Other than that, it's flattering, true-to-size, and I'm ready for summer!
Love it!
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Ruched Skirtini
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Nice swim suit
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Chicago Il
Love the color!
I already have this suit in a larger size in the fushia color, but needed another one in a smaller size. I chose the Caribbean color to mix and match with a different tankini. The other reason this suit is so great is that it is made with polyester which lasts longer in chlorine than Lycra or nylon.
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Back to the Beach!
Haven't bought bathing suit in ten years - fell in love with this one. Love the fit, style and quality.
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Very nic
True to size...fit nice, compliments my figure, good quality
runs true to size, I think
I always wear an 8 or small in clothing, but usually go up to a 10 on swimsuits, so I ordered a 10. However, it's a little big and I am wishing I had ordered the 8. I think rather than exchange, I'll just take it in a little...... I've had good experience with polyester suits holding up to chlorine better than nylon, so I'm hoping that will be the case with this, as I exercise in a pool with quite a bit of chlorine.
Salt Lake City
Nice quality
I ordered this suit in black and one in the Aqua. I am very pleased with the quality. The size was perfect. After quickly receiving my suits, I finally am excited for my trip to the DR next month.
Woodbury, NY
Great stylish swimsuit
Very flattering fit, lovely material, like the style!! Bought this suit in grape & the color is rich & vibrant!
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Amazing Bathing Suit
I bought this suit in black for vacation in 2012. I also wore it last year and it still looks amazing. I've lost over 25 pounds and need to order a smaller size. So happy to know it is still available. Yes, the fit was perfect and I plan to alter the old one.
Maryville, TN
Very Flattering
This suit is very flattering. Slimming to waist and big hips. Only issue is I am pear shaped so I wear a 18 bottom and 14-16 top. Wish I could have ordered the pieces separate and had to take in the back seam on the halter top because it was too large in the 18 I ordered. The bottom fits perfectly though and it was an easy fix on my sewing machine for the top
Palmdale, CA
I wish I could say I love it still
I loved the suit until I saw pictures of myself in it.. if you have a small bust and a bit of a tummy like I do its a questionable suit for you. I thought I looked like one of those turkeys wrapped in plastic for Thanksgiving purchases. I love the suit itself, the color, the shape and I felt very pretty in it until I saw how it made my mid section look with the gathering there, as it emphasized it even more.. but like I said I have a small bust..
Centreville VA
Best Suit I've Found In a Long Time!
I have been looking for a flattering suit for a long time and have had no luck. I ordered this on a whim, not usually liking the halter top look. Well, when I tried it on I was pleasantly surprised to find that I absolutely loved it! It fits so well and the styling is perfect for me. It is slenderizing and comfortable. I am thinking of ordering another one in a different color! I ordered a size up, and it was perfect for me.
I tend to be overly self-conscious about how I look in a bathing suit. One would think I would be ecstatic about purchasing a new one after dropping nearly 20 pounds, but I dreaded the idea and hated every suit I tried on, that is, until I found this one. I absolutely love it! It's modest and figure flattering at the same time. I have a slight "sweet roll" which this suit hides very nicely! I bought one in grape then decided to get another in rose. Think maybe I might get one in black too!
Chicago IL
perfect fit
I ordered this suit off the reviews I read, I have tried very expensive suits in hope to get good support at the top and all around coverage and never found what I needed but this suit was perfect. I am very heavy at the top and this suit fit perfectly not on at the top giving me good support but all over. I ordered another one in a different color as well. Very pleased with the suit and the cost.
huntersville nc
B-C size only!
The one that wrote she added her own bra was correct. I am 38DDD and I am returning this suit. If a bra with back hooks had been added I could keep this, but all it does is cover, no support.It was a close fit. I am 5'7" work out so muscle weighs more than fat 161 lbs. Ordered size 14. Color was perfect, just wish it would have done more on support.
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siler city nc
ordered this in pink, fit is perfect, color is beautiful. I stress out every year and try on lots of swim suits. I saw the price and thought I'd give this a try. Very pleased with purchase. Arrived in 3 days too. The price was half of what I usually pay for a suit. Thank you Chadwicks!
metairie, la
Needs improvement
I bought the pink and it was more of a purply-pink. And the ruched needs some improvement. It does not fit as sleekly as it does on the model and it kind of droopy. And the same thing for the fit along the bust line. Not sure whether I am going to keep it because of this.
Tonawanda, NY
Love this Suit!
Ordered this suit in purple - am going to order it in every color. I am 65 years young, wear a size 6 & a 36-D top - the fit was perfect and everyone compliments on the suit - it is definitely flattering and not "old lady"!
Riverside, CA
Exacting what I expected. Ordered in Caribbean and it is just what I wanted. Suit helps to hide flaws and is modest but stylish!
North Texas
love it
So pleased with the fit and color of this suit. Fits perfectly and shipped quickly. I love the fact that the top is long enough to cover my hips. I don't have to worry about my it coming up, it just lays perfectly. Skirt is cute and fits great too. Happy, happy!
Ogden, Utah
Needed something to cover the hips and tummy.I am 52 still want to look stylish. Fits perfect, slimming, love the bottom, many compliments. Ordered another one!
Lake View NY
I love the fit of this suit!!! I just got it yesterday and I am off to the pool today feeling very comfortable in it. It is very complimentary and makes me feel good not only on the outside, but the inside, too! I am very pleased with this purchase. I may go back and order another one in a different color!~Gretchen
Richmond, VA
Love This Suit
I bought this suit to bring on a cruise. I have gained a lot of weight in the past year following surgery so I was looking for a suit that would conceal my worst body parts. This suit runs a little large. The material is extremely soft. the color grape I bought is vibrant and will look great with a tan. I notice that color is not available anymore but the Rose looks just as nice. I almost wish I had bought this suit in a size smaller than the size 16W that I ordered but it does seem to conceal my belly with the stretch panel inside the bottom. I think this is an excellent value for the money, It's a quality product.
Great Quality For The Price
To start my review I want to tell you that this suit does run a bit large. I usually wear a size 16 and a 14 might have been better but this still fits well without binding anywhere. The fabric is absolutely luxurious, soft as silk. I bought the grape color and it's exactly as pictured.The bottom has a stretchy panel at the stomach to help hold it in, but since my suit is a bit too large it doesn't hold it very tightly. The top is comfortable and the ruched material gives a slimming appearance.I think I'm going to be happy with this suit. The quality overall plus the lavish color makes this suit look very expensive.I would definitely recommend this suit.
GREAT suit! I bough it in black, and I absolutely love it!! It's comfy and fits great.
Riverside, RI
Just Right Coverage
Love this suit! I feel very comfortable in it, just enough coverage but still stylish. I am not very comfortable in a swimsuit so this one rates 5 stars!
Radford, VA
Nice suit!!
I really like this suit, but I was disappointed with how big the skirt on it was. I am 5'6" and weight 135, so I ordered Size 10, but could have gotten away with an 8. The top and brief part fit good, but the skirt was way to wide and flared out. It looked nothing like the picture. Fortunately, the skirt is only attached to the brief at the waist, so it was easy to alter it. I took it in 2" on each side and made it straight instead of flared. Now it is form fitting and looks like the picture. I am very happy with it after the altering.
Bergen, NY
Looks are deceiving
Don't buy the blue if you expect the color in the picture.Much darker
Prairieville, LA
OMG So Suprised!
I am not one to write a review but I had to share because I am one that reads them. I have worn one piece skirted bathing suits for years (having children will do that). Being 42, 5'4" 150lbs I ordered the size 12. I am also 38D. This fits perfect. I ordered the Rose color. I was so surpised how much I loved it. How nice it was in cold water (hang to dry). I ordered the Blue since it is such a great price and two piece so much easier for bathroom breaks! This is a winner!
Lakeland, FL
Love This!
Love This Suit! Comfortable and looks great and can't beat the price! It has a bra in it but I need more support (age 50) so I'm adding a more supportive bra and it looks great with that. Love the colors. I have dark hair and The Rose looks especially good. I also love the Caribbean Blue - great color for the beach! Note: I ordered a size 8, normally wear a 6 and the fit was good, not too tight but comfortable.
New Cumberland, PA
Cute suit color not as described
I ordered this suit in Caribbean blue thinking it would be light blue (something like a aqua blue). It arrived and the blue was actually darker and not what I wanted. It also seems to be a little loose around the leg and would ride up. I would double check the Size Chart for accurate fit.
Love This!!
I love this suit! I am 5'5" and wear between a size 12 and 14....and this suit is amazing. It's slimming and hides some upper thigh flaws but doesn't look "old lady"- ish. It looks retro and cute.
NOT for busty women!
The description of this suit said it runs small and to buy a size up since I tend to be in between 2 sizes. Big mistake! The bottom is too large. And the bust of the suit has very little support, so the halter pulls on your neck as the suit slides downward and shows way too much of the bust. Maybe in the right size it would be better, but since swimwear is not returnable, I am stuck with it. Definitely do not order a size up.
Santa Cruz, CA
I ordered this suit a year ago and finally received it yesterday! It is beautiful mine is the grape colored suit. The color is nice but what I really like about this suit is the top! It is so flatering on me I am 5'6'' and 129 lbs. and the top hugs my torso without being tight , just a nice comfortable fit. the bottom is perfect for older legs like mine there is a skirt to it that I didn't know about so its a bonus.! the price is right too 30.00 dollars for a bathing suit(tankini) is ideal these days.
Clothes Horse
San Jose Cal.
LOVE this swimsuit. Bought it in black and it's adorable. I'm buying another one. What a steal
I've bought this swimsuit in black a year ago and LOVE it! The fit is perfect, and the quality of fabric is great, it doesn't deterioate after a number of washings (hang dry only). I've just ordered every color and cannot wait to wear them :)
Portland, Oregon
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Nigeria has much room to improve as far as the delivery and coverage of PMTCT (Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV) services is concerned. A significant number of Nigerian women with HIV are not tested; similarly, an unacceptable number of women with HIV who are enrolled in PMTCT programs do not complete them. In other words, uptake and retention in PMTCT is not adequate.
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Condition | Intervention |
Behavioral: Trained Mentor Mother |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Prevention |
Official Title: | The Impact of Mentor Mother Programmes on PMTCT Service Uptake and Retention at Primary Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria |
- Proportion of HIV-exposed infants receiving DNA PCR test as early infant HIV diagnostic. [ Time Frame: When HIV-exposed infant is 2 months old ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Early infant diagnosis (EID) is defined as the performance of an HIV DNA PCR test for an HIV-exposed infant by 2 months of age. EID is done to ensure that HIV-positive infants will be promptly enrolled into HIV treatment programs and can start lifesaving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in timely fashion. Late collection of DNA PCR for an HIV-exposed child may allow for late diagnosis of HIV, and delayed initiation of ART. This may lead to increased infant morbidity and mortality, which is undesirable in any PMTCT or Maternal Child Health program.
- Proportion of HIV+ mothers who were HAART-adherent during period of HAART eligibility. [ Time Frame: From study enrollment until end of breastfeeding period (or at end of study-when infant is 12 months old) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]We will measure proportion of HIV+ women who are > 95%, >80 to 95%, and < 80%-adherent during HAART eligibility periods pre- and post-delivery.
- Proportion of exposed infants who complete 6 weeks of Nevirapine prophylaxis [ Time Frame: When exposed infant is 6 weeks of age ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]In addition to starting early, successful Nevirapine prophylaxis also requires the completion of the recommended 6 week course.
- Proportion of exposed infants who receive first dose of Nevirapine (NVP) syrup prophylaxis within 72 hrs of life [ Time Frame: When exposed infant is 72 hrs (3 days) old ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]NVP, given as post-exposure prophylaxis to an exposed infant, is to be administered within 72 hrs. A delay in administering the first dose of NVP beyond 72 hrs may increase the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Proportion of HIV+ mothers who exclusively breastfed for 6 months [ Time Frame: When exposed infant is 6 months old ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]We will assess the proportion of HIV+ mothers who fed their infants breastmilk only, for the first 6 months. Mixed feeding (breastmilk with formula milk) poses a higher risk of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV.
- Proportion of Mother-Infant Pairs who were retained in PMTCT services at 12 months postdelivery [ Time Frame: When exposed infant is 12 months old ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]We will assess retention through appointments kept by the Mother-Infant Pair from time of delivery until 12 months postdelivery. A minimum of 6 appointments are expected, including the post-weaning test appointment for HIV-negative babies.
- Proportion of HIV-exposed infants who received post-weaning HIV test [ Time Frame: 6 weeks postweaning; maximum 12 months + 6 weeks postdelivery ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]All HIV-exposed infants who initially tested HIV negative at 6 weeks of age, and are still breastfeeding, will receive a second HIV test 6 weeks after weaning from breastmilk. The recommended time for complete weaning is 12 months of age, although some infants are weaned before this time. Making the appointment for this follow-up test is an important determinant of retention in PMTCT care for the mother-infant pair.
Estimated Enrollment: | 480 |
Study Start Date: | September 2012 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2016 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Trained Mentor Mother
Mentor Mothers trained by a standard study curriculum are assigned to consenting pregnant HIV+ mothers accessing care at Primary Healthcare Centers in study communities. The Mentor Mothers provide psychosocial/drug adherence/appointment support and counseling for the mother-infant pair until the exposed infant is 12 months old. Study participants in this arm also receive standard of care PMTCT services.
Behavioral: Trained Mentor Mother
Trained Mentor Mothers provide psychosocial/drug adherence/appointment support and counseling for the mother-infant pair until the exposed infant is 12 months old. They support the mother-infant pair to achieve timely and complete access to, use of, and retention in PMTCT services along the entire cascade.
No Intervention: Control
Pregnant HIV+ women in this arm receive standard of care PMTCT services (drugs, appointments, tests) without the involvement of a trained Mentor Mother.
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Nigeria has had a national HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in place since 2003. Included in this national program are preventive sub-programs; the largest of which is the prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) program. Despite almost 10 yrs of providing PMTCT, Nigeria still has significant problems with uptake of, and retention in these services. These problems translate into only 10-20% of HIV+ pregnant women receiving Anti-Retroviral Drug (ARV) prophylaxis, and the highest pediatric HIV burden of any country in the world.
Mentor Mothers (MM) are women living with HIV who are experienced users and navigators of HIV service delivery, particularly PMTCT. The idea to employ these women's experience in bringing other HIV+ (especially pregnant) women into HIV care and PMTCT services originated in South Africa, and has been adopted and applied in several African countries. MM programs have also been adopted and utilized in Nigeria, especially by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN); however, large studies and objective measurements of their impact on PMTCT service uptake and retention have not been carried out in Nigeria.
The investigators are conducting an impact evaluation study of MM in Nigeria, focusing on two North-Central states, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa. The research team has specifically developed a rigorous, yet trainee-appropriate, standardized training curriculum for MoMent study MM. The choice of Primary Healthcare Facilities in which to conduct this study is intentional; these sites are located in hard-to-reach-areas where a significant number of PMTCT-eligible clientele live. The investigators expect this strategy to improve visibility, acceptability, access and retention of PMTCT services in rural areas.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 15 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Female |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Study Participant Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant and HIV+ at time of enrollment
- Accessing antenatal care at Primary Healthcare Facility participating in study
- 15 years of age and above
Exclusion Criteria:
- Working or ever worked as a Mentor Mother
- Previously or currently a recipient of Mentor Mother services
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01936753
Contact: Christopher Isah, HND, Nigeria | email@example.com | ||
Contact: Olusegun Adeyemi, MBBS, MPH | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Nigeria | |
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria | Recruiting |
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | |
Principal Investigator: Nadia A Sam-Agudu, MD, CTropMed | |
Sub-Investigator: Haroun Isah, MBBS, MPH | |
Sub-Investigator: Owens Wiwa, MBBS, MPH | |
Sub-Investigator: Ebun Adejuyigbe, MBBS | |
Sub-Investigator: Emem Bassey, MBBS | |
Sub-Investigator: Hadiza Galadanci, MBBS, MSc | |
Sub-Investigator: Ibidun Jolaoso, RN | |
Sub-Investigator: Manhattan Charurat, PhD, MS | |
Sub-Investigator: Llewellyn Cornelius, PhD | |
Sub-Investigator: Joshua Okundaye, PhD | |
Sub-Investigator: Joseph Afe, MBBS, MPH |
Principal Investigator: | Nadia A Sam-Agudu, MD, CTropMed | Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria; University of Maryland Baltimore | |
Study Director: | Olusegun Adeyemi, MBBS, MPH | Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria |
Additional Information:
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Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Responsible Party: | Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu, Techical Advisor, Pediatric HIV Program, Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01936753 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | IHVN_WHO_PMTCT_MoMent, RPC531 |
Study First Received: | September 3, 2013 |
Last Updated: | September 5, 2013 |
Health Authority: | Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Health |
Keywords provided by Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria:
PMTCT HIV Mentor Mothers |
Nigeria Retention Adherence |
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I was equating basic skating skills with the ability to get good grades of execution marks.
I was equating basic skating skills with the ability to get good grades of execution marks.
I should look that up soon. I thought Flatt was hit hard on GOE this time, though. I'll look up the numbers. Yes, I definitely think graceful landings should be rewarded, but I think I would find it difficult to explain it to judges. Thank you for bringing it up, though. Maybe it could be reworded to "clean landings"? Hmm. Do you mean graceful as in "light" or graceful as in "seamless"? I'm personally for the seamless type. I want the jump to flow right after the landing, right into choreography or beautiful extension (but that is a point, kind of, so I guess you mean light?). I have to ask again though. Are you serious? Flatt gets high GOE ? Wow, I never looked it up because I just expected her to receive very little, if any. She looks like a hockey player on ice. No fluidity, no grace, no charisma. Just an athlete, fumbling through her program. Now even her jumps are sloppy.
I partially agree with that. Skating skills rewards deep edges, speed, etc...Good grades of execution are often the result of having great skating skills but great skating skills not always translate to higher GOES. Take Lepisto's and Kostner's jumps for example. Lepsito's are not that high, and she doesn't have a lot of speed going into them despite having "butta" edges throughout her program. Kostner has the speed, height and coverage that rival Yuna's, except that landing part
I didn't check her GOE this time around (but I assume she didn't get high ones since she got a lot of URs). However, I remember that her GOE was pretty comparable if not higher than Mirai's at Nationals. I know Mirai had downgrades but all of her landings were smooth and clean!
So I was saying that having so much GOEs piled on to the point where two major mistakes can become irrelevant is something that I don't understand. I don't think having the ability to execute elements with speed and crispness should be so highly measured to the point that you can make two mistakes and still win. I don't think it makes sense to a regular spectator like me. It's not speed skating, it's figure skating. And I truly don't understand why you get more scores for falling a fully-rotated jump than landing with an under-rotation. Really, it just makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever. Why does that rule exist? Does falling on a fully rotated jump mean you have superior skating skills?
Ok. Can someone please translate what Mao actually said in her e-mail, because there are people saying she told her friend it wasn't fair, which I don't believe is actually what she said. Thanks.
Who got superior scores on skating skills after falling on jumps? Look at Yuna's PCs scores and GOEs at SA compared to TEB and judge for yourself. If not for her short program scores, Yuna would not have passed Rachael when she made errors, so how are her GOEs making up for falling on two jumps? Besides, Yuna received 10 points in GOEs as early as 2007 when she was not such a heavy favorite and did not have as many transitions.
I agree though that all scores were a bit inflated at the Olympics but that was for skaters in all disciplines.
As to your question about why does the rule exist: well, it is to reward people who chose to include transitions, have great speed and flow and/or steps in and out of the jumps, all of which make the jump much more difficult, compared to people who can barely get off the ground to execute the jump, or worse, those who mule-kick their way in and/or two-foot/step out of it. I am not sure why that doesn't make sense. And yes, when you execute 7 jumping passes with high quality, points will add up.
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Something like she was disappointed that she didn't get gold but is happy with getting the silver nevertheless? It was longer than that but that was the part that was highlighted in the news piece.
Mao is so super forward-looking, and even when people give her an opportunity to blame the situation, she never does.
Well that's a different story. Having a bad long does not negate the stellar short you did a day or two ago. Besides, that would be the case if she was competing in a weak field. When was Yuna's GOE score that much higher than a clean Mao or, recently, Joannie/Miki? At the Olympics, the difference between Mao and Yuna's GOE was 3 points, now tell me that was not deserved just by comparing the speed, equal height in combo jumps and flow out of the jumps.
Same applies to difference in PCs between clean performance in the top group.
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GOE + PCS in her short that gave sllightly less than 5 point lead over Mao at Olympics, and given that she could comfortably expect to get +2 GOEs on every element she succeeded in and get high PCS even if she made a mistake or two because PCS doesn't suddenly fall, she knew she could win with two mistakes. And I don't think Mao had been getting such high PCS for few tournaments. Anyway, it was the GOE, not PCS.
I'm sorry, I really have to go now, but I enjoyed a rational discussion we had.
Yeah, I noticed that and amended my post accordingly. Still, the reason she gets those GOEs is that she is adding more to the jumps, so it's totally deserved, IMHO. Just like a double axel is worth so much more than a double Lutz, even though it has only half a revolution extra (same for 3A to 3Lz). It's a completely different approach to the jump. I wish Mao would bring back the transition-packed version of her program. Then we'd have a duel . Nobody else compares at this point, except maybe Joannie.
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Yeah, It was like she worked hard aiming for the Gold, so she feels disappointed, but is happy that she can bring Silver to Japan.
Then she says exactly the same thing in interveiws:
"As I come back to Japan, many people have said to me congratulations. Now I feel happy. It is good that I could get the medal. I am disappointed about my performance. Half happiness and half disappointment. I take this Silver as a step for the next stage and will work hard for Sochi. When I got the medal at the ceremony, I had a disappointing feeling because my goal was the Gold but I felt a little happy when I received Silver. (To get the Gold, I need) to become a consistent skater throughout the season. Right now I am doing my highest-level jump(s) that I am currently capable of, but I can increase the kinds of jumps and incorporate 3-3. I'd like to work hard on other jumps during the off-season after Worlds."
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LoryIts A Super Great ProductI bought the maxi glide almost 3 years ago & my iron still works like new. Friends who've used it thought it was a great product. I enjoy the results & recommand this iron to anyone looking for a product that gives GREAT results. My hair is long to the middle of my back & takes 45mins., or less to straighten my hair with GREAT results. omce again... this is a super GREAT product.posted Apr 21, 2010Link to this post
AnikaHairCurly HairMy Favourite!I have really curly, frizzy, and thick hair. I bought this straightener about a year and a half ago because a friend of mine had it (who had hair like mine) and she had amazing results. Other straighteners take 2+ hours (especially if my hair is longer) to straighten hair but with maxiglide it takes just half an hour to an hour maximum! I always use the tooth-combed when first straightening it. A lot of people think that my straightened hair is how my hair is naturally and are really surprised to know that my hair is actually really curly. I would definitely recommend this to people who find regular straighteners don't work for them or take forever to straighten because of their tooth-less and small iron size.posted Apr 16, 2010Link to this post
KellyMy New LoveWhat can I say but that I have found a new love when it comes to flat irons, this steam iron really does what it saids. I was skeptical about buying it after reading some reviews but decided to buy it once I decided to transition to my natural hair, I must admit it takes practice to get the hang of using it because if used incorrectly it will pull the hair but after I watched the video countless times and practiced on my mannequin I have had no problems with it, it leaves my hair straight at the demarcation line and my hair is oh so soft, very moisturized feeling. I love this iron and I am so happy I made the investment.posted Mar 31, 2010Link to this post
AmandaDoes Wonders For My Hair!!!!my hair is naturally curly and i needed something that can flattin my hair real good. and so i found the perfect one the maxiglide XP. the steam is perfect for my ends cuz i have bad ends so when i use other flat irons it shows more but this product does not do that it hides it and make it look live again. END OF STORY I LOVE THIS PRODUCT =]posted Mar 28, 2010Link to this post
MeaganDon't Waste Your Money On This ThingI have curly hair, ringlets, and i thought with this iron that because it had those little combs it would help pull my curls apart. WRONG, first of all, if your hair isn't completely brushed out, do not use this. Your hair will get stuck in the combs and burn. It is a painful product to use. The steam is too hot that close to your head. If you use it the way they tell you, you have to fill the water holder up about 3 times. It is a pain, literally and so not worth $90 bucks... Get a Solia instead. It's straightening power is magical. This is a piece of doo doo...posted Mar 25, 2010Link to this post
MeaganMine Melted TooI read a review of someone's straightener melting. I don't know when you purchased yours, but I bought mine about 4 or so years ago when they first came out and when I turned it on for the first time, waited for it to heat up for like 5 minutes and came back, the entire straitener melted onto my bathroom counter. I also called them back to send me a new one and they did with new products, but the second one is the review I left earlier. It was not a freak straightener, its just a terrible straightener. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. It breaks your hair, it pulls your hair, it burns your scalp and hair and it MELTS!posted Mar 25, 2010Link to this post
HeatherKansasFantasticLove it. My hair is caucasian/mexican and very kinky curly yet soft and fragile. I can flat iron in 20 minutes now on medium length hair. No breakage or damage since I use a light oil sheen during ironing and great conditioning prior to. Mine lasted 3 years before I felt I needed to replace it. Easy clean, let it cool, gently run water over plate and scrub with recommended brush. A little bulky, don't use the steam option. Will continue buying this one.posted Mar 21, 2010Link to this post
BarbaraWaste Of Money :(I had this iron for less then a year and it stop heating up. I also didn;t care for the fact that it broke of my hair and made it frizzy. I have some what straight hair to begin with I only used it to get the kinks out in the morning when I would go to bed with my hair wet. I can't tell you how may times I ended up burning my scalp with the steam. Ya right hold it about 3" from the root of you hair. It still burns your scalp!! I don't recommend this product at all. Its a waste of money. Oh and the little one they give you that is suppose to curl your hair it doesn't work either. I throw that away quick. So hey if your into throughing your money away then this is the product to buy.posted Mar 4, 2010Link to this post
HaRoseto Pa 18013Maxi Glidebought this for my daughter who is bi-racial...it is AWFUL!!!!!!!! it ruined her hair it burnt it, broke off... i bought the paul mitchell and fell in love her hair is beautiful!!!!! sold it at yard sale for 2.00posted Feb 10, 2010Link to this post
LindseyMinneapolis, MNOk...but Litterally Flattens Your HairI have had this straightener for about a year. I have very coarse wavy hair. I am used to having a lot of body in my hair. This straightener flattens it. It does the job but it makes your hair incredibly frizzy because the teeth seem to break the hair. I am searching for a new straightener. It does a pretty good job, but I wouldn't buy this again or recommend this to anyone else (especially if you DON'T have super thick hair).posted Jan 25, 2010Link to this post
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