Research initiative to support the empowerment of girls

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Adolescent childbearing; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12727868
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Zambia

Brief Summary

2016 Protocol article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27938375 protocol 2017 Protocol article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29258591 cost-benefit and extended cost-effectiveness study protocol 2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32677930/ results (added 20/07/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-03-04
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 26 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 4343

Inclusion Criteria

1. Female
2. Enrolled grade 7 in selected rural schools

Exclusion Criteria

Moved permanently away from area before recruitment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> Primary outcomes as of 18/07/2016:<br> 1. Incidence of births within 8 months of the end of the intervention period is measured using follow-up contact questionnaire at 3.5 years after recruitment<br> 2. Incidence of births before girls’ 18th birthday is measured using final survey questionnaire at final survey (4.5 years after recruitment)<br> 3. Proportion of girls who sit for grade 9 exam is measured using questionnaire at final survey (4.5 years after recruitment) and validated against grade 9 exam results obtained from District educational boards<br><br> Original primary outcomes:<br> 1. Proportion of girls who have ever given birth is recorded telephone-based interviews 8 months after the end of the intervention period<br> 2. Proportion of girls who have ever given birth before 18th birthday is recorded telephone-based interviews 8 months after the end of the intervention period<br>