CONTRACEPTION BEHAVIOR

This study tests a program called REAL Fathers in Uganda, where respected community men mentor young fathers (ages 16-25) on positive parenting, conflict resolution, and family planning. Over 4,700 participants are involved. The goal is to see if this approach reduces intimate pa…

This study tests a program called PATH4YOU that helps women get birth control and pregnancy planning support when they need it. The program includes counseling, a decision aid, and same-day access to contraception at clinics. Researchers will enroll 1,200 women aged 18-49 in Indi…

This study tests whether trained peer navigators, connecting with students through a mobile health app, can increase the use of HIV prevention pills (PrEP) and contraception among sexually active female university students aged 18-24 in Zambia. 324 participants will be randomly a…

This study tests whether adding trauma-coping lessons to a relationship skills program helps teens aged 13-19 in Miami avoid unprotected sex and pregnancy. Nearly 1,000 youth will be split into three groups: one gets the combined program, one gets relationship skills only, and a …

This study aims to help teens and young adults (ages 14-21) who are homeless or housing-instable prevent unintended pregnancy. Researchers will adapt a counseling program called CHOICE to better meet the needs of this group, then test how well it works. About 200 participants wil…

This study follows over 1,300 pregnant people to learn what influences their use of birth control after giving birth. Researchers will look at knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to contraception. The goal is to improve birth spacing and help families plan better.