Status:
COMPLETED
MEMA Kwa Vijana Trial: Impact of an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania
Lead Sponsor:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
European Commission
Development Cooperation Ireland (previously known as Ireland Aid)
Conditions:
HIV Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
14+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The MEMA kwa Vijana Project is a community randomised trial which aims to assess the impact of a targeted intervention on adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. The inte...
Detailed Description
Background: Adolescents are at high risk of adverse reproductive health outcomes, including HIV, other STIs and unwanted pregnancies. However, there is little empirical evidence to guide the choice an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 14 years and over on 1st Jan 1999
- About to enter year 5, 6 or 7 of a primary school in one of the 20 trial communities
Exclusion
- \* Parent/guardian and/or young person unable or unwilling to give informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2002
Estimated Enrollment :
10000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00248469
Start Date
July 1 1998
End Date
April 1 2002
Last Update
October 20 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research
Mwanza, Mwanza Region, Tanzania