Youth-led health program in Karachi slum schools
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This study tests a program where older students (ages 14-16) lead activities to help their younger peers (ages 9-12) learn about preventing non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes. It aims to see if this approach works in schools in low-income areas.
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Who can take part
- Your school must have classes 1 through 10 all in one building.
- Your school agrees to participate in interviews and the 10-month program.
- If you are a student, you must be in class 9 or 10 (ages 14-16) to be a youth leader, or in class 5 or 6 (ages 9-12) as a younger peer.
- You must give your permission (assent) and have a parent or guardian sign a consent form.
- You cannot have a serious or long-term medical condition that would make it hard to take part in the activities.
- Your school cannot already be part of another similar program for preventing chronic diseases.
Quick eligibility check
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