although not more likely to report virginity. Mathews et al. Cluster RCT, Delayed sexual Africa Schools were randomized to intervention or control group. See also Namisi et al. 2012 12,129 youth debut & condom (Tanzania, 2 Intervention consisted of 11-17 hours of classroom 2009 & 2013 for aged 12-14 use sites in South sessions documented in a teacher’s manual, offered to additional results from Africa) youth aged 12-14. In Dar es Salaam, students in the same trial. intervention schools were less likely to have had their sexual debut (OR = 0.65), although for girls the difference was insignificant. There were no differences in reported condom use. In Cape Town and Mankweng, South Africa, the intervention had no effect. Michielsen et al. Sexual behavior, Rwanda Peer education intervention was implemented in eight 2012 stigma intervention schools (which were compared to 6 control controlled trial, schools). Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were 1950 students assessed at 12- and 18-month follow-up. No effects were mean age 18 seen on sexual behaviors (being sexually active, condom use at last sex) or knowledge. A reduction was seen on reported stigma, in intervention compared to control. Cowan et al. Cluster RCT, HIV & HSV-2 Zimbabwe Regai Dzive Shiri Project: This intervention was delivered 2010 4684 youth prevalence, to young people, parents, and clinic staff, largely through aged 18-22 current pregnancy, trained peer educators, and aimed to achieve change in sexual behaviors societal norms within communities, to reduce HIV/STIs and risky sexual behavior, and improve access to ASRH and communication between parents and children. At 4-year follow-up, intervention had had no effect on sexual behavior, HIV or HSV-2 prevalence, or current pregnancy, although there were improvements in knowledge & attitudes, and a decrease in reported pregnancies in intervention group. Jewkes et al. Cluster RCT, HIV & HSV-2 South Africa Stepping Stones: Clusters were randomized to receive See also Jewkes et al. 2008 2776 young incidence, sexual Stepping Stones (50-hour program which aims to improve 2014 people aged behavior sexual health by using participatory learning approaches to
although not more likely to report virginity. Mathews et al. 2012 Cluster RCT, 12,129 youth aged 12-14 Delayed sexual debut & condom use Africa (Tanzania, 2 sites in South Africa) Schools were randomized to intervention or control group. Intervention consisted of 11-17 hours of classroom sessions documented in a teacher’s manual, offered to youth aged 12-14. In Dar es Salaam, students in the intervention schools were less likely to have had their sexual debut (OR = 0.65), although for girls the difference was insignificant. There were no differences in reported condom use. In Cape Town and Mankweng, South Africa, the intervention had no effect. See also Namisi et al. 2009 & 2013 for additional results from same trial. Michielsen et al. 2012 controlled trial, 1950 students mean age 18 Sexual behavior, stigma Rwanda Peer education intervention was implemented in eight intervention schools (which were compared to 6 control schools). Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were assessed at 12- and 18-month follow-up. No effects were seen on sexual behaviors (being sexually active, condom use at last sex) or knowledge. A reduction was seen on reported stigma, in intervention compared to control. Cowan et al. 2010 Cluster RCT, 4684 youth aged 18-22 HIV & HSV-2 prevalence, current pregnancy, sexual behaviors Zimbabwe Regai Dzive Shiri Project: This intervention was delivered to young people, parents, and clinic staff, largely through trained peer educators, and aimed to achieve change in societal norms within communities, to reduce HIV/STIs and risky sexual behavior, and improve access to ASRH and communication between parents and children. At 4-year follow-up, intervention had had no effect on sexual behavior, HIV or HSV-2 prevalence, or current pregnancy, although there were improvements in knowledge & attitudes, and a decrease in reported pregnancies in intervention group. Jewkes et al. 2008 Cluster RCT, 2776 young people aged HIV & HSV-2 incidence, sexual behavior South Africa Stepping Stones: Clusters were randomized to receive Stepping Stones (50-hour program which aims to improve sexual health by using participatory learning approaches to See also Jewkes et al. 2014