Move. Eat. Thrive: a school-based mobile app for adolescent obesity prevention in South Africa

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Dukhi, N., Chambale , P., Fagbamigbe, A., Hlekoane, A., Jobe, W., Parker, W., Petersen, Z., Sewpaul, R., Sekgala, D. & Taylor, M. (2026) Move. Eat. Thrive: a school-based mobile app for adolescent obesity prevention in South Africa. (Paper presented at the U.S. Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, Dakar, Senegal, 2-4 February).

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/24720
 
Abstract:
Adolescent obesity is rising in South Africa, driven by poor diet and inactivity. Mobile health (mHealth) offers a promising way to reach youth with messages on nutrition and physical activity, yet context-specific, evidence-based interventions remain limited across Africa. This study aimed to explore the local context, engage school stakeholders, and co-develop culturally relevant digital content to support adolescent obesity prevention.
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Paper presented at the U.S. Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, Dakar, Senegal, 2-4 February
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12 Feb 2026
 
SCHOOL-BASED MOBILE APP
ADOLESCENT OBESITY
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
NUTRITION AND ACTIVITY
 
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