Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Lebanese School Children Targeting Overweight and Obesity-Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 374
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in knowledge score
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a multi-component school-based intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity with school children ages 9 to 11 years in Lebanon.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Schoolchildren
- •Aged 9 to 11 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •no exclusion criteria
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in knowledge score
Time Frame: One school year
Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
Change in dietary habits
Time Frame: One school year
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 -post assessment phases)
Change in self-efficacy score
Time Frame: One school year
Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in body weight status(One school year)