Peer power: can friends help curb substance use in african youth?
NCT ID NCT06489899
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This pilot trial tests a peer-led program called PEGISUS, designed to reduce substance use and promote gender-equitable beliefs among young people aged 16-24 in vocational training programs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Participants attend eight group sessions and are compared to those receiving standard vocational training and a healthcare referral. The study will measure substance use and other outcomes at 12 and 24 weeks.
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Build It International
RECRUITINGChibombo, Zambia
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Masvingo Polytechnic
RECRUITINGMasvingo, Zimbabwe
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SOZO Foundation
RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, 7975, South Africa
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What this could mean
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Active substance
peer education group sessions (PEGISUS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to reduce substance use and improve gender attitudes among young people in vocational training.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot trial with 264 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and relies on self-reported outcomes, which can be unreliable.
Conditions
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