This study assessed the effectiveness of community-based interventions, health awareness, and treatment in controlling schistosomiasis among schoolchildren to improve policies and strategies. This pre- and post-intervention study was conducted in an Al-Alaqa male primary school, and systematic simple random sampling was used to investigate 237 participants, which resulted in 132 (55.7%) infected students. The infected and noninfected students (580 students) were treated by delivering the praziquantel doses immediately after the results; after 4 weeks, the infected students received the second dose. After 6 months, the rates were investigated again, and all procedures were performed after the height and weight of the students were recorded according to the protocol. Health education was provided for all participants using posters and leaflets. The data were collected via a questionnaire and urine test. The data were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), and ANOVA and t-tests were used to determine the significant differences between the variables. A urine investigation was conducted on 237 students; 132 (55.7%) had positive results which showed marked improvement and the prevalence in the school decreased to 3.8% after the intervention. The researcher found strong evidence of a relationship between the prevalence of schistosomiasis before the intervention and availability of water in the home (chi-square = 18.331, df = 1, p value = 000). ANOVA showed strong statistical significance (0.002 and F = 6.564) between the mean score of student age and reasons behind going to the pond. This study concluded that mass chemotherapy and treatment were highly effective when associated with a health program intervention. Mass chemotherapy alone may reduce the prevalence of disease for a short time. Community-based interventions should be applied in schools with an emphasis on health education programs through the training of schoolteachers on investigations for schistosomiasis, treatment with praziquantel, and the provision of materials (microscopes, reagents, and drugs).

Background: In the entire world, depression affects 121 million individuals. People with severe depression are more likely to commit suicide, and there are approximately 8, 50,000 suicides each year 1. Amazingly, the prevalence of depression among children is rising at a rate of about 23% annually. Objective: This review aims to establish the evidence pertaining to the impact of life skill training programs on psychological well-being among adolescents... Study design and methods: Articles published in peer-reviewed journals were included in this review. Randomized control trials (RCTs) and non-randomized control trials (non-RCTs) consisting of Life skills training programs on mental health (Stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem) as an interventional group versus control/comparator group who were no intervention among adolescents were included in this systematic review. Databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, CINHAL plus, and Pro-Quest were systematically searched between 2011 and 2023. Using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, the methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated by two independent authors. Results we included 11 trials, involving 4841 adolescents. All trials measured the effects Life skills training programs on mental health (Stress, anxiety, and depression) as the main outcome and three trials measured the quality of life as the main outcome. 11 trials included for narrative synthesis showed a significant decrease in mental health (Stress, anxiety and depression) and considerable improvement in self-esteem in the interventional group than in the comparison group. Meta-analysis of 2 RCTs containing 361 subjects concluded a significant decline in anxiety (p < 0.0001) and improvement in self-esteem Conclusion: The evidence of this systematic review and meta-analysis supported that LSTP interventions help to improve self-esteem and decrease the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescent students.