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A Structured School-based Health Intervention for the Obesity Prevention
Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Summary
The proposed research aims to assess how well a structured intervention is intended to reduce childhood obesity. The intervention addresses food and physical activity behaviors, important determinants of obesity, by concentrating on these elements. The goal of nutritional and physical education is to raise knowledge about the negative effects of obesity and encourage healthy eating habits in children and their caregivers. These educational campaigns will be delivered primarily through schools, guaranteeing a wide audience and consistent messaging.
Official title: Effect of a Structured School-based Health Intervention for Obesity Prevention In Children Aged 5-12 Years
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1200
Start Date
2024-08-15
Completion Date
2025-04-15
Last Updated
2024-08-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Structured school-based intervention
A pre-tested validated structured school-based intervention is developed for children in the intervention group. The intervention included behavior change regarding dietary patterns and physical activity. Education will be provided to children in lectures, PowerPoint, smart handouts, and videos. The parents will also be involved in this educational stream through seminars and parent schools specially organized events.
Locations (1)
City School Nawab shah
Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan