Effectiveness of Edutainment-Based Interventions in Increasing Knowledge of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Among School-Going Children in Nepal: Study Protocol for Colors to Save Hearts Quasi-Experimental Pretest-Posttest Study

Launched by KATHMANDU INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH · Jul 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This study is looking at a new way to help school children in Nepal learn about rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease—illnesses that affect the heart and can be prevented if caught early. The researchers want to see if using fun and creative tools like coloring books, stories, videos, and interactive activities can improve children’s understanding of these diseases. The study will involve around 2,400 students in grades 6 to 9 from 24 public schools across different parts of Nepal.

If your child is in one of these schools and in the right grade, they might be invited to join. Participation is voluntary, and consent from parents or guardians is required. Children will be asked to complete a simple questionnaire before and after the activities to see how much they have learned. The study will also check for any signs of heart-related problems in the children. The goal is to find an engaging way to educate kids about these preventable diseases and possibly include these fun learning methods in schools across Nepal in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Students will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they are formally enrolled in one of the selected public schools and are studying in grades 6 to 9 during implementation of this study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Students will be excluded from the study if they or their guardians decline to participate or fail to provide the required consent and assent. Students who are absent during both the baseline and post-intervention assessments will also be excluded from the final analysis.