Effect of a Structured School-based Health Intervention for Obesity Prevention In Children Aged 5-12 Years
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 1,200
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Dietary knowledge
研究概览
简要总结
The proposed research aims to assess how well a structured intervention is intended to reduce childhood obesity. The intervention addresses food and physical activity behaviors, important determinants of obesity, by concentrating on these elements. The goal of nutritional and physical education is to raise knowledge about the negative effects of obesity and encourage healthy eating habits in children and their caregivers. These educational campaigns will be delivered primarily through schools, guaranteeing a wide audience and consistent messaging.
详细描述
The demographic profile of Pakistan offers a unique background for researching the dynamics of childhood obesity because of its rapid urban growth and socioeconomic shifts. Processed foods are displacing traditional diets, and children's physical activity is decreasing as a result of longer screen times and restricted access to leisure centers.
The proposed research aims to assess how well a structured intervention is intended to reduce childhood obesity. The intervention addresses food and physical activity behaviors, important determinants of obesity, by concentrating on these elements. Dietary Education: Teaches kids about eating the right portions of food and maintaining a balanced diet. Better eating habits and an understanding of nutrition are among the results.
Information regarding Physical Activity: Raises awareness and encourages regular exercise. Improved comprehension and engagement in physical activities are among the results.
Extra Physical Activity Time: Offers extra opportunities for physical activity after school, such as fitness classes and sports, after hours. Improved fitness, a decrease in sedentary time, and higher levels of physical activity are the results.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Only the Outcomes Assessor will be blinded regarding group allocation
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 5 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Children of age between 5 to 12 years.
- •Enrollment at one of the selected schools.
排除标准
- •Children and their parents who did not give assent and consent to participate in the study.
结局指标
主要结局
Dietary knowledge
时间窗: 6-months from baseline
Dietary knowledge will be measured by 24-hour dietary recall questionnaire Healthy Eating Index (HEI): Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better diet quality. Below 51: Poor diet. 51-80: Needs improvement. Above 80: Good diet
Physical activity education
时间窗: 6-months from baseline
Physical activity education will be measured by Global physical activity questionnaire(WHO) Total Physical Activity (MET-minutes): The intensity of activities is expressed in Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) minutes. MET values are: Vigorous-intensity activity: 8.0 METs. Moderate-intensity activity: 4.0 METs. Walking: 4.0 METs. Low Activity: \< 600 MET-minutes/week Moderate Activity: 600-2999 MET-minutes/week High Activity: ≥ 3000 MET-minutes/week Sedentary Behavior: More than 8 hours/day of sitting may indicate high sedentary behavior.
次要结局
- Health-related quality of life(6-months from baseline)
- Body mass index (BMI)(6-months from baseline)
研究者
Arshed Muhammad
PhD
Universiti Putra Malaysia