None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: School based tooth brushing and oral health education for primary school children: Intervention component:
A. School-based tooth brushing
1. Target group: primary school children facil
Sponsors
Indian Council of Medical Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children in primary schools, encompassing both rural and urban areas in India. Specifically, we will be focused on children who are attending standard Class I to V. Further, the study population also includes primary school teachers, CHOs and the relevant stakeholders in the health and education departments who will be involved in the development and optimization of the implementation of the delivery model.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Implementation Outcomes 1.Coverage 2.Acceptability 3.Adoption 4.FidelityTimepoint: During implementation (Every 2 to 3 months), Post implementation (immediate), and Post maintenance (immediate) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Children indicators: DMFT/dmft index—Change in the mean score Oral hygiene index--- Change in the mean score Service provider indicators: Oral health behavioursTimepoint: Baseline & endline assessment. Pre-implementation (Baseline) estimated – June to August 2024 time period that is – 6th month Post implementation (Endline) – 33rd month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nitika Monga Study Coordinator
Indian Council of Medical Research
Outcome results
None listed