Research plays a vital role in shaping health policies and transforming communities across Kenya. Recently, the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) met with key stakeholders from the Western region, including the Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS), to discuss critical issues around research licensing, ethics, regulation, compliance, and
POWWeR Health Study Dissemination August 22nd 2025, 1st September, 4th September and 8th September 2025
Study dissemination offers critical insights into the lived experiences, needs, and expectations of the participants engaged in the research. It creates a space for two-way learning, where researchers not only share findings but also listen
Screening and Enrollment Flow
Analysis Flow
Reporting Tables
Table 1. Expected and Actual Enrollment by month during the enrollment period
Month, Dates
Expected
Enrollment, N (%)
Actual,
N (%)
Month 1, Feb 9 - 28
67
41
Month 2, March 1 – 27
67
51
Month 3, April 3 - 28
67
18
Screening and Enrollment flow
Analysis Flow
Reporting Tables
Table 1. Expected and Actual Enrollment by month during the enrollment period
Month, Dates
Expected
Enrollment, N (%)
Actual,
N (%)
Month 1, Feb 9 - 28
67
41
Month 2, March 1 – 27
67
51
Month 3, April 3 - 28
67
18
Background
This single-arm trial seeks to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of menstrual cups on non-optimal vaginal microbiome (VMB), BV, and STIs of economically vulnerable women at high risk for STIs and HIV, and to understand safety, acceptability, and implementation needs. The goal of this study is to generate preliminary efficacy