Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise and Nutrition Focused Program
Oral Hygiene Program
Sponsors
Wits Health Consortium
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: School: Geographic location - Schools situated within Soweto and administratively under the Johannesburg South and West District Managers of the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) were considered. Economic quintile -South African schools are categorised as quintile 2 and quintile 3 Child: Attending a school enrolled in the study Aged 6-13 years (both 6 and 13 allowed) at the time of signed consent from a parent or legal guardian and assent from the chi
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: School: School size - Schools with fewer than 180 enrolled learners were excluded School Type - No private or independent schools were considered. Economic Quintile - Quintile 1,4,5
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To estimate the impact of the intervention packages on the average BMI z-score adjusted for age and sex of the target population of children at one-year and two-year follow-ups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To estimate the impact of the intervention packages on average health-related quality of life, using the KIDSCREEN-10 index, of the target population of children at one-year and two-year follow-ups.;Exploratory: To estimate the impact of the intervention packages on behaviours related to physical activity and diet for the target population of children at one-year and two-year follow ups, and to model the long-term effects that the intervention packages might have on quality adjusted and disability-adjusted life years, and blood pressure. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactLea Castro
Strategic Partnerships Manager and Local COPI Lead
Outcome results
None listed