Using mobile health to prevent partner violence and unintended pregnancies in young women
An mHealth-enabled intervention to prevent partner violence and pregnancy among adolescents and young women
This study is testing a mobile health program called Jenga Dada to help young women in urban Kenya, aged 15-24, improve their reproductive health and reduce experiences of gender-based violence by promoting safe contraceptive use and empowering them to make informed choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10654543 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent females aged 15-24 living in urban areas of Kenya who may be at risk of partner violence or unintended pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 15-24 or those not residing in urban Kenya may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce unintended pregnancies and empower young women to take control of their reproductive health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at addressing reproductive coercion and empowering women, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- 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
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.