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Microfinance and Health Intervention Trial for Youth in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Microfinance and Health Leadership for Sexually Transmitted Infections and Domestic Violence. Completed, enrolled 2,623 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Young men who are members of the camps randomized to receive a microfinance and health leadership intervention will have a lower incidence of sexually transmitted infections (Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and report perpetrating less physical or sexual violence against sexual partners as compared to young men who are members of camps not randomized to receive the intervention.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Microfinance and Health Leadership: Participants will be eligible to receive small loans and business training as part of the microfinance component. Nominated leaders in camps will receive health leadership training on prevention of HIV risk behaviors and gender based violence perpetration, and then pass on knowledge to camp members.