Testing the Acceptability and Feasibility of Men with Conscience Sexual Violence Prevention Intervention – At Two Universities in South Africa

The men with conscience (MWC) intervention uses a participatory approach using role-play, group discussions and critical reflection to encourage men to engage in gender equitable relationships with women by addressing personal values and belief systems, societal prescriptions of men’s behavior, and by defining rape, bystander interventions and healthy relationships. The study is conducted at two universities in Cape Town, South Africa: Western Cape University and Stellenbosch University. The study aims are to: (1) Estimate the prevalence and risk factors of sexual violence among students and (2) Assess the acceptability and feasibility of the MWC sexual violence prevention intervention through a pilot randomized controlled trial on these two campuses.