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Gina Abi Haidar¹, Nina Lahham Salameh, Rema A Afifi

¹Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

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The Jarrib Baleha intervention successfully encouraged students to drink more water and less soft drinks, improving their knowledge and confidence. This pilot project shows promise for wider school-based nutrition initiatives.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Nutrition Education
Behavioral Science

Background:

High prevalence of soft drink consumption among Lebanese students (33% in grades 7-9).
Observational data indicates insufficient water intake among students.

Purpose of the Study:

To promote water consumption over soft drinks in elementary students.
To enhance knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior regarding water and soft drink choices.

Main Methods:

A pilot intervention, Jarrib Baleha, involved 110 students in grades 3-4.
Four interactive sessions based on the Health Belief Model were conducted over two weeks.
Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessed knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.

Main Results:

Significant increase in knowledge about water and soft drinks (p=0.000).
Improved student confidence in choosing water over soft drinks (p<0.05).
Increased daily water consumption (27.7% to 59.1%) and decreased soft drink intake (25.5% to 57.6%).

Conclusions:

The Jarrib Baleha intervention shows positive results in promoting healthy hydration habits.
The program is recommended for wider implementation in schools.
A comprehensive approach to school nutrition and more robust evaluation designs are suggested.