Chibombo

Researchers are evaluating a brief behavioral peer group intervention called PEGISUS (Peer Education for Gender Inclusion and Substance Use in Southern Africa) to address substance use and gender equitable beliefs among adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 24. The study is conducted within existing vocational training programs in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, targeting a population facing high substance use and gender norm-related risks. The intervention aims to improve health outcomes by reducing substance use and promoting gender equity during this critical developmental period.