Clinical Trial

Advancing Female University Students' Health Through Mobile Technology in Ethiopia

Study acronym: EMPOWER
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Summary
Background: Female university students in Ethiopia experience a high burden of sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and psychosocial problems, exacerbated by limited access to essential health services and support. Mobile technology provides an opportunity to deliver accessible, evidence-based health interventions. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile technology-based intervention in improving SRH, nutrition, and psychosocial well-being among female university students in Ethiopia. Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods study will be conducted among first-year female university students. Baseline quantitative and qualitative assessments will identify needs, barriers, and facilitators. A randomized controlled trial will evaluate a comprehensive mobile health education intervention delivered monthly. Quantitative data will be analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data will undergo thematic analysis. Expected Outcomes: Improved sexual and reproductive health, dietary practices, and psychosocial well-being among female university students. Duration and Budget: The project will be implemented over the proposed study period with a total budget of 1,208,564 Ethiopian birr.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07746791
Lead Sponsor Bahir Dar University
Conditions Dietary Intake, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Psychosocial Wellbeing
Enrollment 880 participants
Start Date 2026-08-01
Primary Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-11