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. 2023 Mar 13;5:1060376. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1060376
  (a) Phase one (20th April 2020 to 22nd May 2020)
  Health (GBV, MH, FP) messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Trial week 1)
1 Are you experiencing violence? Violence can be sexual, physical, or emotional and can happen to you! Even in your own home! Don't delay, Call 116 for help!
2 Are you pregnant and bleeding? Have stomach pains, headache, or fever? Don't delay, visit the clinic! Don't let fear of Corona stop you, a midwife can help you
3 Use family planning if you don't want to get pregnant, it is free at government clinics and hospitals. Don't be afraid of Corona, go to your nearest clinic
  GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 2)
1 Are you experiencing violence? Violence can be sexual, physical or emotional and can happen to you! Even in your own home! Don't delay, Call 116 for help!
2 Violence at home is never ok. Never use physical, sexual or emotional violence in the home. If you experience violence at home, go to FSU or call 116 for help!
3 Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities!
  MH messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 3)
1 Go for ANC as soon as you get pregnant and attend all ANC visits. The midwife can help you look after yourself and your baby.
2 Free healthcare is for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. If you are pregnant or just had a baby, visit your nearest clinic for free healthcare.
3 Giving birth at home can lead to serious complications for you and your baby, you can even die. Deliver your baby at a clinic with a midwife. Don't fear Corona
  FP and COVID messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 4)
1 Use family planning if you don't want to get pregnant, it is free at government clinics and hospitals. Don't be afraid of Corona, go to your nearest clinic
2 Condoms protect you from pregnancy, HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Even with coronavirus you can still visit hospitals if are pregnant or to join family planning
3 To prevent corona virus, avoid touching your face, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
   
  (b) Phase two (3rd July 2020 to 26th July 2020)
  GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 1)
1 No one has the right to force you for sex. EVERYONE has the right to say NO! Rape is a crime! If it happens to you, don't delay, go to FSU or call 116 for help!
2 It is against the law to have sex with or to marry a child under 18 years, it is a crime. Protect our children and report offenses!
  GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 2)
1 Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities!
2 If you try to settle a sexual offense such as rape out of court, you will be convicted and or fined. Such a compromise is a crime!
  GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 3)
1 No one has the right to force you for sex. EVERYONE has the right to say NO! Rape is a crime! If it happens to you, don't delay, go to FSU or call 116 for help!
2 It is against the law to have sex with or to marry a child under 18 years, it is a crime. Protect our children and report offenses!
  GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 4)
1 Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities!
2 If you try to settle a sexual offense such as rape out of court, you will be convicted and or fined. Such a compromise is a crime!