Social Network Outcomes of a Livelihood Intervention for Impoverished Women in Rural Uganda

Social Network Outcomes of a Livelihood Intervention for Impoverished Women in Rural Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial

The objective of our study is to determine whether a livelihood intervention can change economic and psychosocial outcomes of social network ties and geographically proximate neighbors of impoverished women in rural Uganda.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligibility will be limited to all adults living in Nyakabare Parish (i.e., aged 18 years and older), including emancipated minors. Emancipated minors will be defined as persons living below 18 years of age who are married, are pregnant, live with a biological child in the household, or are responsible for their own livelihood.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons under the age of 18 (other than emancipated minors as described above) and persons who do not live within Nyakabare Parish will not be permitted to participate.