Efficacy testing of a multi-level program to reduce unintended pregnancy
Official title: Efficacy Testing of a Multi-Level Intervention to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy
Funded at Boston College · NIH-11406123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests a 6-session couple-based program paired with health system changes to help women space pregnancies more safely, in Uganda and the U.S.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chestnut Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $335,215 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD113806-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406123 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals or couples in Uganda and similar settings who are seeking to space or limit pregnancies and participate in community dialogue and health-system activities.
✕Less likely to help
Conversations or participation may not change outcomes for individuals who do not engage with the intervention or who face barriers beyond knowledge and communication.
What this research studies
This project tests a two-part approach: strengthening health systems and running a six-session couple-based community dialogue to improve knowledge, partner communication, and reproductive choices. It will use a cluster randomized trial to see if the FH=FW intervention reduces unintended pregnancies and improves related outcomes over about two years. The research seeks to generate findings that can be translated to resource-limited communities in the U.S. and abroad to support better maternal-child health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to fewer unintended pregnancies and lower maternal mortality by empowering couples with better knowledge and communication about family planning.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs targeting family planning have shown improvements in knowledge and behavior when coupled with community engagement, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sileo, Katelyn Mary — Boston College
- Study coordinator: Sileo, Katelyn Mary
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.