Moderating effects of socioeconomic status and geographical location on the Health4Life school-based intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study evaluated the moderating effects of socioeconomic status (SES) and geographical location on the efficacy of an eHealth school-based multiple health behaviour change intervention - Health4Life - in targeting alcohol and tobacco use, dietary intake, knowledge, behavioural intentions, and psychological distress over 24-months.

Methods

Data from the Health4Life cluster-randomised controlled trial conducted from 2019 to 2021 in 71 Australian secondary schools were analysed (N=6639; baseline age 11-14yrs). Schools were from metropolitan (89%) and regional (11%) areas, and participants' SES was classified as low (15%), mid (37%), and high (48%) relative to the study population. Primary outcomes included alcohol and tobacco use, and a composite ind

SUBMITTER: Egan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378973 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature