The Ajyal Salima Longitudinal Study to Prevent Childhood Obesity
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Interventions
- Other: Ajyal Salima
- Registration Number
- NCT04297059
- Lead Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1239
Schoolchildren Aged 8-12 years
- no exclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intervention group Ajyal Salima Implementation of Ajyal Salima intervention to promote healthy eating and encourage physical activity in Lebanese school-children.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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 Body Mass Index 3 school years Change in mean BMIz scores (based on anthropometric measurements during pre- and 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
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method