Health and wellbeing check-up program for adolescents in three African cities
An Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Check-up Programme in Three African Cities (Y-Check): Protocol for a Multimethod, Prospective, Hybrid Implementation-effectiveness Study
This study is testing a health check-up program for teenagers in Ghana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe to see if it can help them improve their health and wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | World Health Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Cape Coast and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06090006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multi-country intervention program aims to improve adolescent health and wellbeing through a series of health check-ups in Cape Coast (Ghana), Mwanza (Tanzania), and Chitungwiza (Zimbabwe). The program includes screening for various health-related behaviors and conditions, on-the-spot care, and referrals as needed for adolescents aged 10-19. A total of 2000 adolescents will be recruited from schools and community venues, with follow-ups conducted at 4 and 12 months to assess the program's effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. The study employs a mixed-method process evaluation to gather comprehensive data on implementation and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are adolescents aged 10-19 who are either attending specific school classes or residing in selected communities in the participating cities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria, such as those outside the specified age range or not attending the selected schools, may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the health and wellbeing of adolescents by providing them with essential health services tailored to their needs.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on adolescent health interventions have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be included in the study, adolescents aged 10-19 must fall into one of the first three categories below and fulfil category 4. 1. Be attending selected classes of Year 5 of primary school in Mwanza (median age 11 years); Grade 5/6 of primary school in Chitungwiza (median age 11 years); or Year 1 of Junior Secondary School in Cape Coast (median age 12 years) OR 2. Be attending selected classes in Year 3 of Secondary School in Mwanza (median age 17 years), Form 3/4 in Chitungwiza (median age 17 years), or Year 2 of Senior Secondary School in Cape Coast (median age 16 years) OR 3. Be resident in a selected community during the time of the Y-Check intervention, and be aged 16-19 years AND 4. Have a completed and signed Informed Consent and have a signed Informed Assent Form if the adolescent is below the national age of consent or is seen in a school, irrespective of their age. Exclusion Criteria: Not meeting above inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Cape Coast and 2 other locations
- Schools and Community Centers — Cape Coast, Ghana (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Schools and community centers — Mwanza, Tanzania (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Schools and community centers — Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Prerna Banati, PhD — World Health Organization
- Study coordinator: Prerna Banati, PhD
- Email: banatip@who.int
- Phone: +41793003948
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.