Design and impact evaluation of a digital reproductive health program in Rwanda using a cluster randomized design: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rwandan adolescents have limited access to high-quality family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) information and care to prevent unplanned pregnancy and HIV/STIs. In addition to the immediate implications for health and well-being, teenage pregnancy is a significant cause of school drop-out, limiting girls' future potential and employment opportunities. This study introduces a direct-to-consumer digital education program that uses storytelling to deliver age-appropriate FP/RH information and economic empowerment training to adolescents. It also facilitates access to high-quality, youth-friendly FP/RH care and products. We evaluate two different school-based models of its implementation to understand how to optimize the uptake of contraception and HIV testing among

SUBMITTER: Nolan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7662730 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature