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Trial of a Community-Based Program to Protect Lower Caste Women from Sexual Violence in India

Phase 1
Conditions
Sexual violence
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000050136
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Tsukuba
Brief Summary

Stalking was significantly less in the intervention group (3 vs 12)(Chi2(1)=4.40, p<0.05). Similarly, molestation was significantly less in the intervention group (4 vs 17) (Chi2(1)=6.70, p<0.01). There were no other significant differences in victimization for obscene word, peeping, and exposure. Psychological scales were also administered at the end of the study. Comparing the results, there was no significant between-group differences.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up continuing
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
484
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to communicate in English or Hindi A criminal record other than possession or use of illegal drugs in the past A serious mental or physical illness Someone in the same household who has already been selected as a participant

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Event of sexual violence during the 6-months trial period (Stalking, touching, peeping, underware theft, sexual assault, rape)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Trust, Well-being, QO
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