R4S 1.13- Evaluating the impact of askNivi on contraceptive uptake: A mixed methods study

This study originally aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital intervention, askNivi, and outcomes related to family planning, including uptake. askNivi is a “chatbot” that provides access to sexual and reproductive health information, screenings, referrals to products and services, and follow-up support.
Prior to conducting the main trial, we first conducted a series of pilot exercises to optimize recruitment, enrollment, intervention uptake, and short-term retention for follow-up. We tested three recruitment strategies: market-based, household-based, and digital. Following pilot completion, a decision was made not to proceed to the main trial; therefore, data presented herein pertain to data from the pilot exercises only. . Support for this article was made possible by the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Research for Scalable Solutions (R4S) is a global project funded by USAID and led by FHI 360 in partnership with Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa, Makerere University School of Public Health in Uganda, Population Services International, and Save the Children.