An interventional study of Structured school-based intervention in Child Obesity, Child Behavior and Obesity, Childhood, sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 5 Years to 12 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-09.
Sponsored by Universiti Putra Malaysia · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
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.
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.
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Exclusion Criteria:
The children in the intervention group will receive a school-based structured health intervention to prevent obesity in children aged 5-12 years. A pre-tested validated structured school-based intervention is developed for children in the intervention group. The intervention included behavior change regarding dietary patterns and physical activity. Education will be provided to children in lectures, PowerPoint, smart handouts, and videos. The parents will also be involved in this educational stream through seminars and parent schools specially organized events.
Behavioral: Structured school-based intervention
The children in the control group will receive no intervention.
A pre-tested validated structured school-based intervention is developed for children in the intervention group. The intervention included behavior change regarding dietary patterns and physical activity. Education will be provided to children in lectures, PowerPoint, smart handouts, and videos. The parents will also be involved in this educational stream through seminars and parent schools specially organized events.
Dietary knowledge
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
Time frame: 6-months from baseline
Physical activity education
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.
Time frame: 6-months from baseline
Health-related quality of life
Health-related quality of life will be measured by kids screen questionnaire. 10 items Scoring: Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, summed and transformed into T-scores. Higher scores indicate better overall quality of life. T-scores below 40 typically indicate lower quality of life and potential areas of concern. T-scores between 40 and 60 are considered within the average range. T-scores above 60 indicate higher than average quality of life.
Time frame: 6-months from baseline
Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) will be measured by BMI calculator
Time frame: 6-months from baseline
Plan to share: No — The study protocol, statistical plan, and results will be disseminated by publications
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