Impact of a comprehensive multi-component health literacy module on dietary and physical activity patterns of adolescents studying in schools of delhi, india - PhDData

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Impact of a comprehensive multi-component health literacy module on dietary and physical activity patterns of adolescents studying in schools of delhi, india

The thesis was published by Rawal, Tina, in January 2023, Maastricht University.

Abstract:

The school environment has the potential to impact Non-Communicable Disease-related behavioural change in children and adolescents. Interventions to advance health literacy in children can encourage healthy eating and have long-term implications later in adulthood. Positive feedback from the participants in the formative study suggests that interactive modules including a short film and follow-up interactive activities can be effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle among children and adolescents in schools. Further evaluation of the intervention using a cluster RCT was useful to assess its effectiveness on knowledge and behaviours related to diet and physical activity of school-going adolescents. The findings indicated a positive effect of the intervention on diet and physical activity-related changes in the expected direction.



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