Preventing intimate partner violence through a technology-based intervention.
Dissemination, Implementation, and Effectiveness of an Intervention to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence
This study is testing a helpful app called myPlan that supports women in Nairobi who have experienced intimate partner violence by creating personalized safety plans and connecting them to local resources to improve their safety and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10834259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the critical issue of intimate partner violence (IPV) by implementing a technology-based intervention designed to support women survivors. The project involves the use of a personalized safety decision application called myPlan, which has been adapted for use in low-resource settings like Nairobi, Kenya. Participants will input information about their relationship and safety priorities, allowing the app to generate tailored safety plans and connect them with local resources. The goal is to enhance resilience, health, and safety for women affected by IPV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced or are currently experiencing intimate partner violence and reside in urban settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted geographic area or who have not experienced intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide women survivors of intimate partner violence with effective tools and resources to improve their safety and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar technology-based interventions in high-resource settings, indicating potential for effectiveness in low-resource environments.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Decker, Michele R. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Decker, Michele R.
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 below.