Using mobile health to prevent partner violence and unintended pregnancies in young women

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What this research studies

This research investigates a mobile health intervention called Jenga Dada, aimed at improving reproductive health and reducing gender-based violence among adolescent females aged 15-24 in urban Kenya. The program focuses on enhancing contraceptive use, promoting economic self-sufficiency, and empowering young women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. By integrating discussions of intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion within community savings groups, the intervention seeks to create a supportive environment for young women. The study will assess how well this approach can be implemented and its initial effectiveness in preventing unintended pregnancies.

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Where this research is happening

• University of California, San Diego
  La Jolla, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Silverman, Jay G — University of California, San Diego
• Study coordinator: Silverman, Jay G

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About this research

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