Study Results
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
700 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-03-01
2026-02-28
Brief Summary
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The overall goal of the MWB program is to reduce incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and unplanned pregnancy and promote healthy, consensual, and violence-free relationships among youth. The primary research question we aim to answer through this study is: Among youth ages 15-19, does the Many Ways of Being program reduce unprotected sex (through consistent and correct use of condoms and contraceptives) compared to the a career readiness program, which does not include sexual health components?
As part of the study, participants will be asked to:
* Attend approximately 14 hours and 40 minutes of programming completed over 4-8 weeks
* Complete baseline, post-intervention, and 9-month follow-up surveys
* For select participants who received the MWB program, participate in an optional focus group discussion
The local evaluation will focus on the impact of the entire MWB intervention, as compared to a similar-length control program focused on career readiness.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Many Ways of Being
In the experimental arm, Equimundo's Many Ways of Being program will be implemented. Youth will receive eight two-hour sessions or 16 one-hour sessions over four to eight weeks for a total of 14 hours and 40 minutes of programming.
Many Ways of Being, an innovative sexual health promotion program focused on addressing rigid gender norms and promoting healthy relationships
The Many Ways of Being program is a gender-synchronous program informed by Equimundo's existing single-gender Manhood 2.0 and Sisterhood 2.0 programs. The curriculum is designed to shift unequal gender attitudes and behaviors and provide skill-building on maintaining healthy relationships, making healthy and informed decisions around sex, and avoiding risky sexual behaviors.
A career readiness program
In the comparison arm, a curriculum focused on career readiness will be implemented. Youth will receive eight two-hour sessions or 16 one-hour sessions over four to eight weeks for a total of 14 hours and 40 minutes of programming.
A career readiness program
Youth enrolled in the control condition will receive a career readiness curriculum, either International Youth Foundation's Passport to Success, LAYC's Next Generation program or LAYC's Career Readiness Curriculum, depending on the site and implementation period. These programs equip young people with a range of professional, employment readiness, and practical skills that will help them stay in school and acquire the education, professional skills, employment
Interventions
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Many Ways of Being, an innovative sexual health promotion program focused on addressing rigid gender norms and promoting healthy relationships
The Many Ways of Being program is a gender-synchronous program informed by Equimundo's existing single-gender Manhood 2.0 and Sisterhood 2.0 programs. The curriculum is designed to shift unequal gender attitudes and behaviors and provide skill-building on maintaining healthy relationships, making healthy and informed decisions around sex, and avoiding risky sexual behaviors.
A career readiness program
Youth enrolled in the control condition will receive a career readiness curriculum, either International Youth Foundation's Passport to Success, LAYC's Next Generation program or LAYC's Career Readiness Curriculum, depending on the site and implementation period. These programs equip young people with a range of professional, employment readiness, and practical skills that will help them stay in school and acquire the education, professional skills, employment
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
15 Years
19 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Latin American Youth Center
UNKNOWN
Equimundo:Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
UNKNOWN
Family and Youth Services Bureau
UNKNOWN
Child Trends
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jennifer Manlove, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Child Trends
Locations
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LAYC's Teen Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Lauren LaPointe
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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90AP2693
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id