Education to prevent intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Ethiopia
Effect of Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education on Intimate Partner Violence in Hadiya Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
This study is testing whether a couple-based education program can help reduce intimate partner violence during pregnancy for couples in Southern Ethiopia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 852 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 59 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Jimma University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hosa'ina, Central Ethiopia/Hadiya Zone) |
| Trial ID | NCT05856214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education (CBVPE) on reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy in Southern Ethiopia. The study will involve 864 participants, including 432 pregnant women and their male partners, who will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving CBVPE or a control group receiving usual care. The intervention focuses on educating couples about the consequences of IPV, healthy relationships, and problem-solving skills. Data will be collected through structured questionnaires at baseline and after the intervention to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of IPV.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are couples where the woman is pregnant and has at least one live birth, residing in the study area for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients with severe medical illnesses or communication problems, or those planning to move out of the study area within the next eight months, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence during pregnancy, improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While interventions addressing IPV during pregnancy are limited in Ethiopia, similar educational approaches have shown promise in other regions, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Coupe whose wife is pregnant (trimester) * Couple whose wife has at least one live birth * Couple who lived in the study area at least six months before the study * Couple whose wife's inter-pregnancy interval is less than two years * Couple willing to be visited at home Exclusion Criteria: * Couple having a severe medical illness * Couple with hearing or communication problems * Couple with a plan to move out from the intervention and control clusters in the next 8 months
Where this trial is running
Hosa'ina, Central Ethiopia/Hadiya Zone
- 1st Benara Health post — Hosa'ina, Central Ethiopia/Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zeleke D Agde, MPH — Department of population and family studies, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Ethiopia
- Study coordinator: zeleke D Agde, MPH
- Email: zeledutamo@gmail.com
- Phone: +251910489741
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.