was selected to participate in a goal-setting exercise where they were asked to commit to remaining HIV/STI free and set three specific strategies to accomplish this goal. This treatment will allow researchers to investigate the impact of commitment to SRH on SRH outcomes.
- Comparison: The remaining girls in the parent intervention serve as a comparison group.
To assess the effectiveness of the SRH programming, researchers collected data from all groups on a range of health and behavioral indicators and are analyzing adolescents’ SRH behavior, including reported sexual activity, pregnancies, and knowledge of contraception methods. In addition, data are being gathered on other health behaviors, including drinking, smoking, socializing, and self-reported mental and physical health. Outside of health, researchers are analyzing adolescents’ economic behaviors, including savings and employment status, along with other behavioral indicators, including risk-taking and optimism. Finally, researchers will map adolescents’ social networks to better understand how adolescents’ peers may influence their decisions.
Results and Policy Implications
Evaluation ongoing, results forthcoming.