EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATIONAL STRATERGIES ON EXERCISE DEFICIT DISORDER RELATED KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN THEIR PARENTS AND TEACHERS RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Dr Prajakta Taksale
- Enrollment
- 48
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Vertical Jump Test
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of structured health education strategies on improving knowledge, attitudes, and physical activity-related behaviours linked to Exercise Deficit Disorder (EDD) in school-going children aged 6 to 12 years, their parents, and teachers.The written and oral consent of all patients will be taken ,and procedure will be explained.Demographic data will be noted. Baseline data which will include shuttle run test ,vertical jump test,children physical activity questionnaire and knowledge ,attitude and behaviour towards physical activity questionnaire will be assessed.The participants will be randomly divided into two study groups intervention group,control group.the participants will receive intervention as per the group allocation for 6 weeks.The intervention group will receive a comprehensive intervention combining education, home exercises, and school-based activities.Parents, teachers, and children will be educated about Exercise Deficit Disorder (EDD), its causes, effects, and preventive measures through interactive sessions.A structured home exercise program, including aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercise , fun activities will be provided and prescribed for 30 minutes a day. Additionally, fun physical activities such as relay races, obstacle courses, and group games will be conducted during school hours.Weekly follow-ups will be carried out to monitor adherence, and feedback sessions will ensure continuous support and motivation for parents and teacher. Participants in control group will receive an intervention focused on education and motivation. Lectures and seminars will be conducted to provide knowledge about Exercise Deficit Disorder, its impact, and the benefits of physical activity for overall health.Group counseling sessions will emphasize the importance of regular exercise and simple ways to incorporate physical activity into daily routines.outcome measures will be assessed pre and post intervention period.statistical analysis of collected data will be done.conclusion will be established based on the obtained results of the study.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6.00 Year(s) to 12.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •For School Children Aged between 6-12 years Enrolled in the selected school Willing to provide assent and whose parents provide written informed consent For Parents Parents or legal guardians of participating children Willing to participate Provide written informed consent For School Staff Willing to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
- •For School Children Decline to provide assent or whose parents decline to provide consent For Parents Unavailable during the intervention period due to professional or personal commitments Not willing to participate in physical activity programs or awareness sessions For School Staff Not willing to attend awareness sessions or participate in interventions.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Vertical Jump Test
Time Frame: pre and post intervention 6 weeks
Shuttle Run Test
Time Frame: pre and post intervention 6 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Knowledge Attitude and Behaviour towards Physical Activity Questionnaire.(Children Physical Activity Questionnaire.)
Investigators
Dr Prajakta Taksale
MGM School of physiotherapy