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  • Pediatric Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health Interventions

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  • Rising global prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affects children, necessitating effective primary prevention strategies.
  • Current information on NCD prevention for children is increasing, but evidence-based strategies are still needed.
  • The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) study addresses this gap by evaluating a school-based intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of a school-based physical activity intervention program on cardio-metabolic risk factors in elementary schoolchildren.
  • To assess secondary outcomes including physical, psychological, and academic performance.
  • To provide evidence for the effectiveness of long-term physical activity interventions in schools for health promotion and disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A 7-year longitudinal, controlled intervention study involving 1545 children in seven elementary schools, with two control schools (n=752).
  • Intervention group received an additional 225 minutes/week of physical activity integrated into learning, plus the standard 90 minutes/week.
  • Primary outcomes measured cardio-metabolic risk factors (PA level, BMI, cholesterol, HbA1c, etc.); secondary outcomes included fitness, QoL, mental health, and academic performance.

Main Results:

  • The HOPP study is designed to provide evidence on the impact of a long-term physical activity intervention on cardio-metabolic risk factors in elementary school children.
  • The study will analyze changes in physical activity levels, BMI, body composition, and various biochemical markers.
  • Secondary outcome analysis will cover physical fitness, quality of life, mental health, executive functions, diet, and academic performance.

Conclusions:

  • School-based physical activity intervention programs represent a promising strategy for health promotion and disease prevention in children.
  • The HOPP study will contribute valuable data on the long-term effects of such programs on cardio-metabolic health.
  • Findings are expected to inform public health policies and school curricula aimed at combating childhood NCDs.