South Africa: Measuring a HIV and HSV2 prevention programme

Stepping Stones, a 50 hour programme, aims to improve sexual health by using participatory learning approaches to build knowledge, risk awareness, and communication skills and to stimulate critical reflection. This article in the British Medical Journal details the results of a randomized trial to measure the impact of the Stepping Stones programme on HIV and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) rates in rural South Africa. The trial also measured unwanted pregnancy, reported sexual practices, depression, and substance misuse.