Process evaluation of a pre-adolescent transdisciplinary health intervention for inter-generational outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The CIrCLE of Life Initiative was implemented to 537 grade 6 learners and their parents, in five Government-run South African primary schools. The transdisciplinary intervention was intended to increase knowledge and skills on HIV and obesity. The study aim was to assess and report on the implementation process.

Methods

Data was collected on an adapted Proctor's taxonomy of implementation outcomes, and to assess participants' experiences. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through educator logbooks, researcher observations, and learner-parent workbooks.

Results

Differentiations between the various school contexts were observed. The process evaluation revealed high learner penetration (97.2%), but lower learner and parent exposure (44.3% and 55

SUBMITTER: Arthur K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8699635 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature