Using a mobile app to help prevent intimate partner violence
Dissemination, Implementation, and Effectiveness of an Intervention to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence
['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-11126168
This study is testing a helpful app called myPlan that supports women who have experienced intimate partner violence by helping them create personalized safety plans, and it's specifically looking at how well it works in urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya, where many people have access to mobile phones.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) by implementing a technology-based intervention called myPlan, which is designed to help women survivors create personalized safety plans. The app allows users to input information about their relationship and safety priorities, generating tailored resources and strategies to enhance their safety and resilience. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this app in low-resource settings, specifically in urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya, where mobile phone access is high. By understanding how to best deploy such interventions, the research seeks to improve health and safety outcomes for women affected by IPV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced intimate partner violence and have access to mobile phones.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to mobile phones or who have not experienced intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower women survivors of intimate partner violence with personalized safety strategies and resources, ultimately improving their health and safety.
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.
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