A hybrid digital parenting programme to prevent abuse of adolescents in Tanzania: statistical analysis plan for a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial

Authors:  Jonathan Klapwijk, G J Melendez-Torres, Abigail Ornellas, Mwita Wambura, Angelique N Chetty, Lauren Baerecke, Joyce Wamoyi, Lucie D Cluver

Abstract

The study employs a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this intervention. The program integrates digital resources with in-person support, focusing on educating parents about positive parenting practices. The statistical analysis plan details methods for evaluating the program's impact, including primary and secondary outcomes, data collection, and analysis strategies.

This research addresses the need for scalable interventions in low-resource settings, aiming to reduce the incidence of adolescent abuse through accessible, hybrid solutions. The outcomes of this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of combining digital and in-person approaches to enhance parenting skills and improve adolescent well-being. The trial's results will contribute to the evidence base for preventing abuse and promoting positive development in adolescents within similar contexts.

Link: https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-024-08292-6