Evaluating the Many Ways of Being Program
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Sexual Behavior, Unprotected Sex
In brief
The goal of this randomized control trial is to clinical trial is to evaluate Many Ways of Being, an innovative sexual health promotion program focused on addressing rigid gender norms and promoting healthy relationships. 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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05801601
- Run by
- Child Trends
- People needed
- 700
- Starts
- 2023-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-02-28
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-11-21
Who can join
Age: 15 and older, up to 19. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Youth age 15-19 in the greater Metropolitan DC area
You may not qualify if…
- Youth who are actively planning a pregnancy, have participated in the other sexual health programming through the LAYC previously, or are receiving other sexual health education during the implementation period. Youth who do not speak English and/or Spanish will also not be eligible to participate.
Where it is running
- LAYC's Teen Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (enrolling)
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