Can a phone app help women escape abuse? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT05609786
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web-based app called myPlanKenya that helps women in Nairobi who are at risk of intimate partner violence. Researchers gave the app to 440 women and tracked changes in their safety, resilience, and ability to make decisions. The goal was to see if the app helps women find resources and feel more in control.
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Ujamaa Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
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