Catalysts For Change: E-health Interventions by Medical Students on Awareness of Non-Communicable Diseases in Adolescent School Children

Aim: This study investigates the impact of an eHealth intervention led by medical students on Non-Communicable Diseases awareness among adolescent school children in Oman. Methods: An online intervention was conducted for students in Grades 6–10 at a private school in Oman. Medical students, supervised by faculty, delivered interactive presentations on non-communicable diseases and their risk factors using Google Meet. Pre-tests, post-tests, and a follow-up survey (after three weeks) were used to evaluate knowledge improvement and retention. Data were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive, inferential, and thematic analysis. Results: Fifty-four students participated (mean age: 13.32 years). Pre-test results showed some baseline understanding of non-communicable diseases, which significantly improved after the intervention and were retained at follow-up. Participant and teacher feedback underscored the effectiveness and engagement of the student-led approach. Conclusion: The medical student-led eHealth intervention effectively improved non-communicable diease awareness and promoted healthy lifestyle habits among adolescents. Integrating such programs into school curricula may support long-term health promotion. Keywords: non-communicable diseases, health education, adolescents, medical students, lifestyle behavior