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April 15, 2026BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Feasibility and acceptability of a school-based Group Motivational Interviewing intervention to reduce sugar-sweetened beverages among young people in East London: DISS feasibility study

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HYHuda YusufESElizabeth SteedMVMaria Josefina Valenzuela

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Feasibility study assesses a school-based intervention's impact on sugar-sweetened beverage reduction among young people, suggesting important future directions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a school-based Group Motivational Interviewing intervention to reduce sugar-sweetened beverages among 12–13 year-olds.
  • Conducted a feasibility study with a mixed-methods design.
  • Recruited 49 young people, five teachers, and engaged parents in one secondary school.
  • Developed a Group Motivational Interviewing training for teachers along with a supporting mobile app and resource pack for parents.
  • Collected anthropometric, dietary, and lifestyle behaviour data at baseline and follow-up.
  • Analyzed qualitative data using thematic analysis and quantitative data descriptively.
  • One secondary school successfully recruited for the intervention despite efforts with six schools.
  • At follow-up, SSB consumption decreased and water consumption increased among participants.
  • Participants reported positive attitudes towards the intervention, though teachers faced challenges in implementation due to structural constraints.

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Yusuf et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2bece4eeef8a2a6b0e39https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2025-003961
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