Childhood Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
BMI, Health policies, School health promotion, Intervention
Brief summary
The study was carried out to determine the long-term effectiveness of a school-based intervention programme when implemented over 2 years and its sustained effect one year later.
Interventions
OTHERAjyal Salima
It comprises in class-activities, meetings with parents and improvement of school foodservice
Sponsors
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Schoolchildren Aged 8-12 years
Exclusion criteria
* no
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in knowledge score | 3 school years | Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases |
| Change in dietary habits | 3 school years | Change in the percentage of children consuming sugary drinks, unhealthy and healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables/change in the percentage of children's physical activity frequency (self-reported in the questionnaires during pre- and all post- assessment phases) |
| Change in self-efficacy score | 3 school years | Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases |
| Change in Body Mass Index | 3 school years | Change in mean BMIz scores (based on anthropometric measurements during pre- and post- assessment phases |
Outcome results
None listed