Table 2.
Data elements to be collected, study timepoints (T0, T1, T2) target groups
Description of outcome measures | Method | Type of variable | Timing | Target group |
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Demographic characteristics, Socio-economic status | Questionnaire | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Knowledge, attitude, beliefs on nutrition and PA | Questionnaire | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Self-reported physical activity levels | Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ –A) for adolescents | Continuos | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Ordered categorical | ||||
PA Self efficacy | Questionnaire | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Perceived behavioural control and intention | Questionnaire | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Fitness level measured using the 20-mSRT | 20-mSRT | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Step count (average steps/day) | Pedometers | Continuous | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Anthropometric and Physical assessments (BP, Ht, Wgt, BMI) | Brief physical assessment | Continuous | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents |
Social Norms and Social support, | Questionnaire | Ordered categorical | T0 T1 T2 | Adolescents, Teachers, School Heads |
Built environment | Observation and checklist | Ordered categorical | T0 | School Environment |
Policy or programme changes | Key Informant interviews | Qualitative | T0 T1 T2 | School Heads, Officials of Govt. and Ministries Policy Makers, |