HIV Infections and Infestations HIV
Conditions
Interventions
Selected schools will be randomly assigned to arms by generating a random number for each school in Microsoft Excel, then sorting by that random number and assigning arms A, B, or C in sequence.
Sponsors
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Female 2. Girls enrolled in Grade 7 (last year of primary school in Zambia)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not enrolled in Grade 7 2. Male
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Literacy skills are measured using an assessment developed in English for 6-16 year olds by the People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network for Anglophone African countries at baseline and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Time spent reading is measured using a structured questionnaire by asking participants how much time they usually spend reading, how much time they spent in the last day and how much time in the last 7 days at baseline and 12 months 2. Score on the Grade 7 Composite exam is recorded for all participants interviewed at baseline who are sitting for the exam in October 2017 3. Progression to secondary school is assessed using a structured questionnaire by asking participants whether they are enrolled in secondary school at 12 months 4. Numeracy skills are measured using an assessment developed in English for 6-16 year olds by the People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network for Anglophone African countries at baseline and 12 months 5. Attitudes and knowledge: 5.1. Gender attitudes are measured through administering GEM scale questions to participants as well as additional questions about women’s rights at baseline and 12 months 5.2. Reproductive health knowledge is measured through a series of questions to participants on HIV and pregnancy risk as well as knowledge about where services can be obtained at baseline and 12 months 5.3. Self-efficacy is measured through a generalized self-efficacy scale administered to participants as well as additional questions on expressing opinion and confidence asking questions at baseline and 12 months 6. Sexual behaviour is assessed using ACASI at baseline and 12 months Exploratory Outcomes: 1. Critical consciousness is measured through five questions to participants on women’s experiences in Zambia regarding gender equity in employment, abuse from male partners, early marriage, and speaking out about injustice at baseline and 12 months 2. Perpetration of school violence is measured through five questions about participant name calling, teasing, stealing, p | — |
Countries
Zambia
Outcome results
None listed