New group program aims to empower kenyan women against violence and unplanned pregnancy

NCT ID NCT06414070

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a group-based program called Jenga Dada (meaning 'Build a Woman Up' in Swahili) for women in Kenya who are part of community economic groups. The program teaches skills to recognize and challenge inequality, handle financial abuse, and use family planning safely. Researchers worked with 238 women aged 15 and older to see if the program boosts their confidence to cope with abuse and plan their families.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Jenga Dada group-based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a community-based tool to reduce partner violence and unintended pregnancy among women in Kenya.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (238 participants) testing only short-term changes in self-efficacy, not actual violence or pregnancy rates. Results may not apply to other settings.

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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE REPRODUCTIVE COERCION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Community-based Women's Economic Empowerment Groups in Uasin Gishu County

Eldoret, Kenya

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