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Effects of scheduled physical activity on depressive symptoms among in-school adolescents in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
PACTR202004791781363
Lead Sponsor
Mr James O. Olaoye
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

Students between 12 and 17 years in the selected classes; Junior secondary 3 to Senior secondary 2 classes.
Those who provide consent and also assents to take part in the study.
Students who scored above 1 standard deviation from the mean score for the Short mood and feelings questionnaire (SMFQ).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Students identified by teachers as having learning difficulties.
2. Students who have been diagnosed with Asthma.
3. Students who participate steadily in physical activities prior to this research as shown by the physical activity questionnaire.
4. Students who have been treated for a psychiatric condition before as shown by the socio-demographic questionnaire.
5. Students who have physical disability such as will limit their participation in the program.
6. Students with severe depressive symptoms.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The objectives of this trial are as follows: <br>1. To assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among in-school adolescents in Akure-South Local Government, Ondo State;To determine the effects of scheduled physical activities as a behavioral therapy for depressive symptoms among in-school adolescents. <br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine the relationship between physical activity and self -esteem;To explore factors that influence adolescents' participation in physical activities.<br>;To compare depressive symptoms between males and females in the intervention group pre and post intervention.; To explore if there will be a significant level of satisfaction in the intervention programme among the intervention group post intervention
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