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Table 2 Health promotion topics

From: An individually randomized controlled trial of a mother-daughter HIV/STI prevention program for adolescent girls and young women in South Africa: IMARA-SA study protocol

Topics

Selected Activities

 Media Literacy

Media influences on body image, weight, beauty; Obesity epidemic in SA and the role of the media (e.g., digital altering, manipulation)

 Healthy Eating

Healthy eating; impact of fast food; Nutrition labels; Meal logs to track food choices

 Violence

Types and prevalence of violence (gang, domestic, bullying, dating); Links between violence and health; Impact of families and communities; Tips to prevent violence.

 Alcohol/Drugs

Prevalence of drug and alcohol use among teens; Impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain; Costs of drug/alcohol use on families and communities; Resources for counseling

Physical Activity

Impact of media and technology on physical activity (e.g., time spent on TV, phones); Benefits of exercise and relation to overall health and well-being; Practice and planning for one physical activity per day.