2.5. Procedures
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Baseline data were collected from the students of grades VII–X of both the intervention and the control groups with the help of the self-administered questionnaire after obtaining assent. Each participant was allotted an Identification (ID) code, which was further used to associate the data from the same participant upon follow-up. After baseline data collection, the intervention was provided to the intervention group. The intervention was imparted grade-wise, i.e., students from a particular grade were intervened at a time. Booklets were distributed among the participants, and then lectures were conducted based on the booklet's contents. Pre-designed computer-based slides were used as visual aids for pointing out the existing disconnects between their thoughts and action. In between lectures and demonstrations, interactive sessions and discussions were also conducted. After completion of the sessions, queries or doubts were clarified through a question-and-answer session. Follow-up data were collected 3 months after the conclusion of the intervention. Follow-up data were also collected from the control group using the same questionnaire but without intervention. At the end of follow-up data collection, health education interventions were conducted among the control group during the study period in the same manner as in the intervention group.