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A Savings Intervention to Reduce Men's Engagement in HIV Risk Behaviors
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
This randomized control trial will test an economic intervention to reduce Kenyan men's engagement in behaviors that increase the risk of HIV/STIs. Participants randomized to the intervention group will be able to open accounts with a partner bank and will be incentivized to save with lottery-based rewards.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 39 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1500
Start Date
2022-07-18
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Receives mobile banking account with incentives to save
Participants will receive assistance in opening and using a mobile savings account, will be given education emphasizing saving practices and will be told about lottery-based incentives opportunities.
Basic Health and financial education
Participants in the control group will be given basic information on the importance of saving for the future. In addition, health education curriculum developed by Impact Research \& Development Organization (IRDO) will be provided to participants with standard health education on places to seek services for HIV and STI prevention and treatment, including information on alcohol and transactional sex as risk factors for HIV transmission.
Locations (1)
Impact Research and Development Organization
Kisumu, Kenya