Life skills and digital training for adolescent girls in Nigeria
Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment: Impact Evaluation of a Safe Space-Based Life Skills Training and Digital Literacy Training in Nigeria
This study tests whether teaching life skills alone or with digital training helps adolescent girls in Northern Nigeria improve their education, emotional health, and job opportunities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 8463 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | World Bank Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Abuja) |
| Trial ID | NCT05951673 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of life skills training delivered in safe spaces, with and without digital literacy training, on adolescent girls in secondary schools in Northern Nigeria. It employs a cluster randomized controlled trial design, randomly assigning schools to receive either the life skills training, the combined training, or no training at all. The aim is to assess the effects of these interventions on various outcomes, including education, socio-emotional skills, health, and economic opportunities for girls aged 15 to 20.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescent girls aged 15 to 20 enrolled in secondary schools in Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano states.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the study schools or do not have parental consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance the empowerment and educational outcomes of adolescent girls in Nigeria.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes from similar life skills and digital literacy training programs, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in study schools * Enrolled in Senior Secondary 1 level * Parental consent Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Abuja
- World Bank Group — Abuja, Nigeria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lea Rouanet, PhD — World Bank
- Study coordinator: Adiam Hagos Hailemicheal, MSc
- Email: ahailemicheal@worldbank.org
- Phone: +17038431640
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.