Collecting genetic samples and linked mental health data from adolescents in schools: protocol coproduction and a mixed-methods pilot of feasibility and acceptability.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To coproduce a school-based protocol and examine acceptability and feasibility of collecting saliva samples for genetic studies from secondary/high school students for the purpose of mental health research.

Design

Protocol coproduction and mixed-methods feasibility pilot.

Setting

Secondary schools in Wales, UK.

Participants

Students aged 11-13 years.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Coproduced research protocol including an interactive science workshop delivered in schools; school, parental and student recruitment rates; adherence to protocol and adverse events; ability to extract and genotype saliva samples; student enjoyment of the science workshop and qualitative analysis of teacher focus groups on acceptability and feasibility.

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SUBMITTER: Warne N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8808403 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature