The Ajyal Salima Longitudinal Study to Prevent Childhood Obesity

The study was carried out to determine the long-term effectiveness of a school-based intervention programme when implemented over 2 years and its sustained effect one year later.

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Key information

Conditions

Childhood Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pediatric Obesity Signs and Symptoms

Age range

8 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Schoolchildren Aged 8-12 years

Exclusion criteria

no exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Ajyal Salima

Other

It comprises in class-activities, meetings with parents and improvement of school foodservice

Primary outcomes

Change in knowledge score

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases
Change in dietary habits

Time frame: 3 school years

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 all post- assessment phases)
Change in self-efficacy score

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases
Change in Body Mass Index

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in mean BMIz scores (based on anthropometric measurements during pre- and post- assessment phases

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

American University of Beirut Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

2-year Intervention and 1-year Follow-up of a School-based Programme to Promote Healthy Behaviours and Prevent Childhood Obesity in Lebanese Children: the Healthier Kids - Ajyal Salima Study

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Mar 5, 2020
Registry last updated: Mar 5, 2020

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