Long-term evaluation of the MEMA kwa Vijana adolescent sexual health programme in rural Mwanza, Tanzania: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract

MEMA kwa Vijana (MkV) is an adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) programme working in schools, health facilities and communities in Tanzania. This technical briefing by MKV outlines the rigorous evaluation of the intervention?s impact on adolescents? knowledge, reported attitudes and reported behaviours, and on biomedical outcomes, including HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy rates. The briefing outlines the ASRH programme which provides In-school sexual and reproductive health education, youth friendly reproductive health services, community based condom promotion and other community activities.