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Strategies for the Prevention of HIV Infection and the Enhancement of Reproductive Health Among Adolescents in Rural Tanzania: MEMA Kwa Vijana Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating In-school Sexual Health Education, Youth-friendly health services, and 2 other interventions for HIV Infections and 3 related conditions. Completed, across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The MEMA kwa Vijana Project is a community randomised trial which aims to assess the impact of a targeted intervention on adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. The intervention aims to reduce HIV, STD and unwanted pregnancy amongst adolescents by improving reproductive health knowledge and by teaching skills to promote sexual behaviour change, and comprises community mobilisation, skills-based education in primary schools, and youth friendly health services. The evaluation includes a detailed process evaluation, and evaluation of the impact in a cohort of approx. 10,000 adolescents who will be followed for 3 years.