ECHO-BM
Title:
Changes in sexual behavior following initiation of effective contraceptives: randomized comparisons using biological and behavioral assessments and implications for post-randomized adjustments
Acronym:
ECHO-BM
Timeline:
2018 – 2020
Status:
Completed
Site Principal Investigators:
Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, Dr. Stella Njuguna
Funder:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Objective:
A randomized comparative study using both biological and behavioral assessments. The goal was to evaluate whether initiation of effective contraceptive methods influences changes in sexual risk behaviors. The study found measurable shifts in sexual behavior patterns post-contraceptive initiation, highlighting the need for behavioral adjustment considerations in contraceptive programs and policy.