Improving sexual and reproductive health for married adolescent girls in Bangladesh
Development and Testing of Balika Bodhu: a Social Norm Intervention to Address Denial of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights to Married Adolescent Girls in Rural Bangladesh
This study is trying to see if a new program can help married adolescent girls in Bangladesh improve their sexual and reproductive health by addressing barriers and involving their husbands and communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2918 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka) |
| Trial ID | NCT06126770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to identify barriers faced by married adolescent girls in Bangladesh regarding their sexual and reproductive health rights, including family planning and healthcare access. It will develop and test a social norms intervention designed to empower these girls while engaging their husbands and community members to foster positive behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health. The research employs a mixed-method two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Collaboration with a local organization will enhance capacity building in addressing these issues.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are married adolescent girls aged 15-19 years living with their husbands in Bangladesh.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who are physically or mentally unstable or have plans to migrate within the next 15 months.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the sexual and reproductive health outcomes for married adolescent girls in Bangladesh.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in addressing sexual and reproductive health issues through community-based interventions, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For MAGs: i) Adolescent girls aged 15-19 years; ii) Currently married and living with husband; and iii) Both the girl and her husband have no intention of migrating out within the next 15 months. For husbands: i) The husbands of the selected adolescent girls will also be eligible to be included in the study. For community members: i) Aged 35-59 years. Exclusion criteria: i) MAGs who are physically or mentally unstable; ii) Any couple having plans to migrate out during the next one and a half years.
Where this trial is running
Dhaka
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh — Dhaka, Bangladesh (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ruchira Tabassum naved, PhD — Emeritus Scientist
- Study coordinator: Salam Khan, MA
- Email: salamk@icddrb.org
- Phone: (+8802)9827084
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.