Positive deviance for dual-method promotion among women in Uganda: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual-method use is known as the most reliable protection against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. However, it is not commonly used in sub-Sharan Africa, especially among women using highly effective contraceptives. This article describes a protocol to evaluate the effect of an intervention formulated under the positive deviance approach for promoting dual-method use in Uganda.

Methods

A total of 150 women will be interviewed using a structured questionnaire to find those practicing dual-method use. In-depth interviews will then be conducted with all women using the dual method and 10 women using only highly effective contraceptives to identify their unique practice. Then, a cluster randomized controlled trial will be condu

SUBMITTER: Kosugi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7077095 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature