Evaluation of a Digital School-Based Intervention for the Primary Prevention of Eating Disorders in Pre-Adolescents (PRETA Program)

"The intervention adopts a multicomponent approach, addressing three agents in the prevention and management of eating disorders: parents, teachers and students.~1. Intervention with parents:~ Parents will receive specific materials, including an informative guide on early identification of warning signs, promoting healthy lifestyle habits, and fostering effective communication with their children.~2. Intervention with teachers:~ A two-hour in-person session will train teachers on platform use and provide tools for eating disorder prevention through role-playing techniques. Online resources will complement the training, while researchers ensure adherence via weekly follow-ups and parent reminders.~3. e-Preta program: The intervention for minors is delivered through an online platform, structured into 9 sessions of 45 minutes each, over 3 months. Weekly, platform-guided activities are proposed for classroom use with minimal teacher interaction, along with voluntary at-home activities."