Text message program for teen birth control
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This 12-month study tests whether text messages help teenage girls learn about and use birth control. You'll get health tips and resources on your phone to help you make informed choices about your reproductive health.
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Who can take part
- You are a female aged 15 to 19 years old.
- You live in the study area for the whole study period.
- You have your own mobile phone and are okay sharing the number with researchers.
- You can read text messages in English or Swahili.
- You can return for a check-up after 12 months.
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy within 12 months, and you are not already using long-term birth control like an IUD, implant, or injection.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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