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Va Meh Du: A Sports-based Mental Health Promotion Intervention for Karenni Refugees

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Start Date

5/17/2025

Completion Date

12/1/2027

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a soccer program focused on mental health positively impacts mental health in Karenni refugee young boys and men. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does mental health education provided during a sports program improve mental health coping for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Does participation in a sports-program improve social connection for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Researchers will compare those receiving mental health education to a comparison group to see if mental health education improves mental health coping skills. Participants will: Participate weekly soccer practices for 6 months Receive mental health education or comparison activities Answer questions about their health, such as their coping skills, social connection, and physical activity

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 8 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * For child/minor participants: 8-16 years old, self-identifies as Karenni, self-identifies as a boy, speaks English, currently lives in Piedmont Triad area of NC, has parental consent, assents to participate * For adult participants--18 years of age, self-identifies as Karenni, self-identifies as a man, speaks English and Karenni, currently lives in Piedmont Triad area of NC, consents to participate, anticipates missing no more than 2 practices Exclusion Criteria: * \[for adult participants only\]: Criminal record indicating potential harm to children (i.e., convicted of a violent or sexual crime, registration in the Sex Offender Registry, Responsible Individual List, or Child Maltreatment Registry) or are expected to miss more than 2 practices

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Va Meh Du (Mental Health Education)

BEHAVIORAL

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Conditions

Coping SkillsSocial ConnectednessPsychological Well BeingPhysical Activity

Locations

Bamboo Roots

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104

United States