Building community health workers to support parents
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial trains community health volunteers to help parents in Kibera with young children using a program called SafeCare. It aims to improve parenting skills and child safety.
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Who can take part
- You are the main female caregiver for a child.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a child between 18 months and 5 years old.
- You live in Kibera.
- You own a smartphone and can take part in video sessions in English or Swahili.
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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