The intervention led to improved self-reported use of reliable contraception and dual protection methods at 6 months, with lower trends for pregnancy and STIs observed, although these effects diminished by 12 months.
Increased influenza vaccination rates and improved attitudes towards vaccination among youth in Soweto.
Improved awareness and knowledge of adequate micronutrient intake among pregnant adolescents, leading to better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
Increased access to care, improved sexual health outcomes, and enhanced comfort in seeking help among LGBTQI+ youth.
The involvement of youth investigators improved the research process, optimized mental health screening tools, and enhanced their own knowledge, self-confidence, and research skills. The study highlights the importance of youth engagement in creating impactful mental health interventions.
The study found that Healthy Start participants did not significantly differ in fruit and vegetable or total food purchases compared to eligible non-participants, although they purchased less infant formula. Higher-income households purchased more fruits and vegetables.
Positive outcomes include improved sleep duration, enhanced sleep quality, better employee mood, reduced presenteeism and absenteeism, and overall increased productivity.
Some mHealth interventions demonstrated a significant reduction in blood pressure among vulnerable populations, particularly those that incorporated care teams.
Athletes who participated in sports reported significantly lower levels of anxiety (6.6% vs. 44.1%) and depression (18.2% vs. 40.4%) compared to those who did not. They also reported higher physical activity levels and better quality of life scores (PedsQL total scores: 88.4 vs. 79.6).
Increased attendance rates for ophthalmic assessments among school children identified with visual impairments compared to standard reminder messages.
No evidence was found that the pandemic affected overall treatment effectiveness; however, the findings indicate a deterioration in the mental health of children entering and leaving care during the pandemic.
Participants in the guideline-adherent exercise trajectory reported better general health, reduced psychological distress, increased life satisfaction, and greater optimism for the future.
Youth engaged in health education felt empowered to adopt healthy behaviors and prioritize health, contrasting with NEET youth who felt hypertension was inevitable and were less likely to seek screening.
Positive outcomes include a decline in the percentage of marital teenage pregnancies from 39.6% to 26.4% between 1991 and 2018, and an increase in the median length of time to first marriage following a premarital teenage pregnancy from 16 months in 1991 to 45 months in 2018, indicating a shift towards delaying marriage after teenage pregnancy.