Community program to prevent intimate partner violence in Malawi
What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls: Impact at Scale: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effectiveness of a Community-mobilisation Intervention to Prevent Violence Against Women in Malawi - SASA! Together
This study is testing a community program in Malawi that aims to prevent intimate partner violence by empowering women and promoting gender equality.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | George Washington University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Blantyre) |
| Trial ID | NCT06783400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) in Malawi by implementing a community-based approach that empowers women and addresses the root causes of violence. It utilizes two evidence-based models, SASA! Together and Moyo Olemekeza, to promote gender equality and behavior change within communities. The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated through a cluster randomized controlled trial, assessing its impact on social norms and the prevalence of IPV. The study is guided by the RE-AIM framework to ensure comprehensive evaluation and implementation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are women and men aged 18-49 who have been in an intimate relationship and reside in selected areas of Lilongwe or Balaka districts.
Not a fit: Patients who have never been in an intimate relationship or are outside the age range of 18-49 will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce intimate partner violence and improve the rights and well-being of women in Malawi.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing community mobilization and gender-transformative approaches have shown success in reducing intimate partner violence, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women and men aged 18-49 who have ever been in an intimate (romantic) relationship. * Living in selected Group Village Heads (GVHs) in Lilongwe or Balaka districts for at least a year. The specific Traditional Authorities (TAs) in Lilongwe are: Kalolo, Chimutu, Kabudula; The TAs in Balaka are: Msamala and Nyanyala. Exclusion Criteria: * Women and men younger than 18 years or older than 49 years old * Women who have never had an intimate relationship. * Not living in selected TAs and GVHs in Lilongwe or Balaka districts, or living in selected GVHs for less than one year * Paid employees of the PKN programme (any element), including SASA! Together community activists who deliver the programme activities.
Where this trial is running
Blantyre
- Women's Legal Resources Center (WOLREC) — Blantyre, Malawi (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Seager, PhD
- Email: jseager@gwu.edu
- Phone: 202-994-4455
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.