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Article: Behavior change evaluation of a culturally consistent reproductive health program for young Kenyans.(Articles)
- Article from:
- International Family Planning Perspectives
- Article date:
- June 1, 2004
- Author:
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CONTEXT: Few rigorous evaluations have been conducted of locally designed, culturally consistent adolescent reproductive health programs.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental research design was used to measure behavioral changes associated with a culturally consistent reproductive health program for young people in Kenya. Baseline and endline surveys were conducted in 1997 and 2001, respectively, in the project and control areas. Multivariate analysis was used to assess whether the project was associated with changes in young people's sexual initiation, safer-sex behavior and discussion of reproductive health issues with adults.
RESULTS: The 36-month project ...