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EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-TOBACCO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM IN HIGH-SCHOOL CHILDREN OF KHORDHA

EVALUATING SCHOOL-BASED TOBACCO INTERVENTIONS IN RURAL BLOCKS OF KHORDHA - A CLUSTER RANDOMIZED TRIAL - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113570
Enrollment
720
Registered
2026-07-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Tobacco cessation sessions using PowerPoint presentations (using audio-visual aids, role-plays, Q&A sessions) by trained dental professionals.: Both arms will cover core information rel

Sponsors

Ipsita Jyotirmayee Prusty
Collaborator
Institute of Dental Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: For Schools Schools from selected rural blocks of Khordha offering classes 8th to 10th that have obtained written consent from the headmaster or principal to participate For Students Enrolled in 8th to 10th standard in selected schools Assent provided with written parental or guardian consent Present and willing to participate on the day of data collection

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: For Schools Those that deny permission to participate For Students Those not fulfilling age criteria Cognitive or communication difficulties affecting survey participation Those with systemic illness or special healthcare needs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare the effectiveness of two different intervention methods (pamphlet-based vs. counselling-based using PPTs, audio-visual aids by dental professionals) in improving KAP related to tobacco use.Timepoint: Total study duration is 8 months, encompassing both the baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention assessments. A follow-up period of 6 months between the baseline and post-intervention evaluations will be implemented.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the change in Knowledge Attitudes Perceptions and Practices KAP related to tobacco use among high school students using a validated Global Youth Tobacco Survey GYTS based questionnaireTimepoint: Total study duration is 8 months encompassing both the baseline pre intervention and post intervention assessments A follow up period of 6 months between the baseline and post intervention evaluations will be implemented—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDharmashree Satyarup

Institute of Dental Sciences

dharmashree_s@yahoo.com8917280542

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026