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However, significant gaps persist in understanding their efficacy, scalability, and long-term impact.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a community-based visual arts intervention on children\u2019s self-concept, psychological adjustment, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in vulnerable communities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study is a cluster nonrandomized controlled trial with children from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Children aged 6 to 12 years (n=156; intervention: n=104, 66.7%; waitlist control: n=52, 33.3%) will be recruited through schools and community projects. Allocation to the intervention or waitlist control group will be based on neighborhood or cluster membership. The intervention consists of 1-hour weekly visual arts sessions over 9 months led by a professional artist, culminating in community art exhibitions. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (T1) and postintervention assessment (T2) using validated measures: the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for psychological adjustment, the Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC) for self-concept, and the Child Health Utility 9D (CHU9D) for HRQoL, as well as societal resource use and related costs. Quantitative data will be analyzed using regression models and intention-to-treat principles.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study was funded in September 2023. Recruitment began in March 2024 and ended in July 2025. 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