A randomised control trial of the “Girls on the Go!” program amongst high school young women to address low self esteem and poor body image

The “Girls on the Go!” program is a 10-week intervention designed to assist young women in improving self-esteem, body image, confidence and general health and wellbeing. The program is delivered from an empowerment model whereby the young women are actively involved in the planning and implementation of the activities they feel will best benefit them. Participants engage in discussion and activities design to address a particular topic. Weekly themes include: introductions, body image, safety and assertiveness, a healthy mind, physical activity, trust and confidence and celebration. Areas of health and wellbeing are addressed throughout the program. The program is facilitated by Youth Workers and takes place outside of the school environment. There is one session per week. The first Girls on the Go session lasts for 1 hour, the next 8 sessions last for 2.5 hours, the final session lasts for 6 hours and includes a celebration.