Status:
UNKNOWN
Evaluation of Strategies for Improved Uptake of Preventive Treatment for Intestinal Schistosomiasis
Lead Sponsor:
Makerere University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Copenhagen
Conditions:
Schistosomiasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Previous research undertaken among adults in high endemic districts of Busia, Adjumani, Moyo and Nebbi reported unwillingness to take preventive treatment. A particular study conducted in primary scho...
Detailed Description
Schistosomiasis is one of the most important parasitic infections in children particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and the age related patterns of water contact explain the high prevalence and intensity...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children in forms 4-6 in the 12 primary schools will be eligible for the study. Children in forms 4-6 are about 10-14 years of age, which is the peak age for schistosomiasis infection in Uganda. Children in form 7 will not be selected to participate in the study because they will not be available to participate in the subsequent evaluation phase of the study. School heads, and class teachers who have been in the schools for more than 6 months will be interviewed. Staffs of the district vector control office, members of the District Health Team (DHT) and parents that have stayed in the Division for more than 6 months will also be interviewed.
Exclusion
- Children and residents who have stayed in the Division or have held their respective offices in the Division for less than 6 months will not be eligible for the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
1277 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01869465
Start Date
October 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
June 5 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Primary schools
Jinja, Uganda