TRAIN Wood Blossom: Primary Cardiovascular Risk Prevention in School Children

Overview

The TRAIN Wood Blossom study is a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting primary cardiovascular risk prevention among school children in India. This project, conducted in partnership with Wood Blossom and Wood Stock School, integrates medical expertise with behavioral and exercise science to foster healthy habits and improve overall wellness in students.

Objectives

Promote Healthy Lifestyles

To instill healthy habits in children through education on physical activity, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and mental wellness.

Evaluate Health Impact

To assess the mental and physical wellness of participants and the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions.

Create Sustainable Interventions

To develop and implement sustainable health programs that can be integrated into the school curriculum.

Methodology

Baseline and Follow-Up Questionnaires: Participants complete questionnaires at the start and follow-up intervals (1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months) to gather data on health-related quality of life.

TRAIN Health Awareness App: Students and staff are provided access to the app, which offers guidance on physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mental health.

Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of health metrics to evaluate the impact of the interventions.

Progress and Findings

Implementation of Lifestyle Programs: Successful integration of the TRAIN Health Awareness app in daily routines of students and staff.

Data Collection: Ongoing collection and analysis of health data through questionnaires and app usage.

Positive Feedback: Encouraging feedback from participants on the usability of the app and the benefits of the lifestyle changes.

Future Directions

Expansion of the Program

Extending the study to include more schools and a larger population of students.

Longitudinal Studies

Conducting long-term studies to evaluate the sustained impact of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular health.

Publication of Findings

Sharing the results in peer-reviewed journals and developing guidelines for primary cardiovascular risk prevention in school settings.

Train Programs

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