Innovative Tools to Expand Music-Inspired Strategies for Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention

Expanding evidence-based interventions for hypertension and stroke prevention among youth and their caregivers is crucial for meeting World Health Organization and Nigerian health goals. Innovative strategies are urgently needed to address the burden of hypertension and stroke in Nigeria, aiming to involve local communities, bridge generational gaps, and reduce health disparities. This study aims to determine the effect of a music-inspired intervention and campaign (Music4Health) designed by the community on blood pressure, stroke preparedness and intentions, and uptake of the intervention among youth-caregiver dyads in Nigeria.

Inclusion Criteria: Youth Participants * Aged 14-24 years * Reside in one of the 30 selected LGAs * Able to provide informed consent * Willing to participate in the M4H campaign Caregiver Participants * Aged ≥40 years * Identified as a caregiver (biological/surrogate parent, grandparent, or close relative) * Reside in the same household or have a caregiving relationship with eligible youth * Able to provide informed consent General Eligibility for Dyads * Must be a youth-caregiver dyad (one youth and one caregiver) * Both members must consent to participate and complete baseline assessments * Reside in or be affiliated with the selected study LGAs Exclusion Criteria: Youth Participants * Below 14 or above 24 years * Inability to provide informed consent * Unwilling to participate in intervention activities Caregiver Participants * Below 40 years of age * Not serving in a caregiver role to eligible youth * Inability to provide informed consent General Eligibility for Dyads * Either party of the dyad does not meet the inclusion criteria * Refusal to participate or complete baseline assessments