Busting contraception myths and misconceptions among youth in Kwale County, Kenya: results of a digital health randomised control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this randomised controlled trial in Kenya was to assess the effect of delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information via text message to young people on their ability to reject contraception-related myths and misconceptions.

Design and setting

A three-arm, unblinded randomised controlled trial with a ratio of 1:1:1 in Kwale County, Kenya.

Participants and interventions

A total of 740 youth aged 18-24 years were randomised. Intervention arm participants could access informational SRH text messages on-demand. Contact arm participants received once weekly texts instructing them to study on an SRH topic on their own. Control arm participants received standard care. The intervention period was 7 weeks.

Primary outcome

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SUBMITTER: Gichangi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8739061 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature