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FACE-APPS-Based Approach for Improving Iron Deficiency Anaemia Indicators Among Female Adolescents at Marginalized Communities

RecruitingNAAges 14 Years - 14 YearsFemaleCairo University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Face-to-face Assisted Counselling with Enhanced Application School-Based Approach (FACE-APPS-Based Approach) on anemia indicators among female adolescents. The study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial. A total of 160 female adolescents with hemoglobin levels below 12.0 g/dL will be recruited from 7 secondary schools. Random assignment at the individual level, stratified by baseline anemia status, will be used to ensure balance. For participants in the intervention group, the intervention will be designed by an interdisciplinary team and administered over 4 months, comprising 8 face-to-face counseling sessions and 8 parallel mobile application modules. Control group participants will receive standard care (diagnosis and referral). The primary outcomes are the mean differences in hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels. Secondary outco

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent females aged 14-17 years * who are attending high school * who have haemoglobin levels \<12 mg/dl and serum ferritin levels below 15 ฮผg/L Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents have other causes of anemia, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, and malaria will be excluded. * Adolescents with chronic diseases that affect iron metabolism (e.g., chronic kidney disease) or other severe illnesses or conditions that may interfere with active participation. * Pregnant females will be excluded (if included in the age group). * Adolescents with gastrointestinal ulcers, colon polyps, or cancers; celiac disease; Crohn's disease; or gastric bypass surgery.
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What it tests

  • FACE-APPS-Based Approach
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Where

1 site
Administration of Education, Secondary Schools
Wadi Addawasir, Saudi Arabia
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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