Camden

This research aims to evaluate how the Safe Dates for Young Parents (SDYP) program affects sexual and reproductive health behaviors, quality of life, and attitudes about intimate partner relationships in adolescents and young adults assigned female sex at birth who are pregnant or parenting. It focuses on whether the SDYP intervention impacts sexual behaviors, helps prevent or reduce intimate partner violence, and changes beliefs about healthy relationships during the study period. Participants assigned to the SDYP intervention will attend ten group sessions, each lasting 50 minutes. These sessions include interactive discussions, role-plays, games, brainstorming, analysis of scenarios, a poster contest, and a theatrical play. Researchers will compare outcomes between participants who receive the SDYP intervention and those in the control group who do not. During the study, participants will complete three interviews over one year to assess their sexual behaviors, attitudes, and experiences with intimate partner violence. The main outcome measured is condomless vaginal or anal sex at three and twelve months. The study will monitor changes in behaviors and beliefs related to sexual and reproductive health and relationship quality throughout the year.