Protecting Adolescents in Low- And Middle-Income Countries from Interpersonal Violence (PRO YOUTH TRIAL): Study Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of the Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 ("Familias Fuertes") in Panama.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interpersonal violence can significantly reduce adolescents' opportunities for becoming happy and healthy adults. Central America is the most violent region in the world and it is estimated that adolescents are involved in 82% of all homicides in this region. Family skills training programmes have been designed to prevent interpersonal violence in adolescents. Several studies in high-income countries suggest they are effective. However, there are no published trials assessing effectiveness of these programmes in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The aim of this study is to test the effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Programme 10-14 (SFP 10-14 or "Familias Fuertes") in Panama, a LMIC in Central America. An embedded process evaluation will examine the exten

SUBMITTER: Mejia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003024 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature