Pre- and Post-tests Impact of a Football Tournament on the Mental Well-being of Kuru Community Youths in Jos-South: A Single Arm Mixed Methods Study

Sex: Male

Ages: 18 Years – 35 Years

Healthy volunteers: 1

Enrollment: 200

Sponsor: Nottingham Trent University

Summary

Sporting activities such as football tournaments are instrumental in promoting community mental health. A community-based football tournament intervention will benefit the participating individuals' physical and mental health and promote community cohesion.The anticipated benefits of the proposed football tournament are:To bring a greater sense of community cohesion and togetherness.To improve physical and mental health (e.g., increase fitness, reduce anxiety, depression, loneliness, suicidal ideation or self-harm).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Male youthsBetween 18 and 35 yearsAble to give informed consentResidents of the Kuru community of Jos-SouthNo history of chronic health concerns (e.g., chronic heart disease, severe depression etc).Exclusion Criteria:FemalesBelow 18 or above 35 yearsUnable to give informed consentHistory of chronic health concerns (e.g., chronic heart disease, severe depression etc).

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