Primary prevention of intimate partner violence among newlyweds

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What this research studies

This project builds on a prior theory-driven, dyadic intervention called GBE that was delivered over six weekly sessions by lay peer educators to groups of five couples. The trial will measure how GBE affects IPV, mental health, and reproductive health, and will explore how the program works and where it might need adaptation for different contexts. Researchers will look at who benefits most, how the program could be adopted more broadly, and what factors help or hinder future implementation. The study uses a cluster randomized design to test effectiveness in real-world settings while examining mechanisms of action. Participants are newly married, low-income couples, and the intervention is delivered in community settings with a focus on practicality and scalability.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Emory University
  Atlanta, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Kalokhe, Ameeta Shivdas — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Kalokhe, Ameeta Shivdas

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About this research

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