Mixed-methods research demonstrates improved weight control and academic performance in urban youth, suggesting effective intervention strategies.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among urban youth aged 15-18 in Uganda is on the rise, posing significant health and educational challenges. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including baseline assessments, regular monitoring sessions, surveys, and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data on participant outcomes. The intervention led to an average weight control of -2.5 kg (95% CI: -3.0 to -2.1 kg) among participants compared to a control group, with significant improvements in academic performance as measured by standardised test scores. The school-based nutrition programme demonstrated effectiveness in improving both weight management and academic outcomes in urban youth aged 15-18 in Uganda over the study period. Further research should explore long-term effects, sustainability of results, and potential scalability of this intervention model to other regions with similar demographic profiles. Urban Youth, School-Based Nutrition Programme, Weight Gain Control, Academic Performance, Mixed-Methods Research The maintenance outcome was modelled as Yᵢₜ=β₀+β₁Xᵢₜ+uᵢ+εᵢₜ, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.
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