Development of a proposed solutions box for improving nutritional behaviors of female school students: Protocol of a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Adolescent girls in Iran face significant challenges related to poor nutritional behaviors, such as inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, high intake of processed foods, and irregular meal patterns. These behaviors contribute to long-term health risks, including obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. 'The aim of this study is to develop an evidence-based, context-specific 'solution box' to improve the nutritional behaviors of female school students in Khuzestan province.

Design

A mixed-method study using a sequential exploratory design (Creswell model).

Methods

This research will be conducted in three distinct stages. Stage 1: Qualitative Phase -Part A: A qualitative study using directed content analysis based on Social Cognitive Theory will be conducted. T

SUBMITTER: Mehrjoyan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459775 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature