B82.0 K02 E45 B76 B79 B77
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group consists of 6 to 7 year-old students visiting grade I at one of the 10 selected public primary schools in Cambodia.
The interventions includes daily handwashing with
Sponsors
Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Manila Office
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 7 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Students aged 6 to 7 years old at baseline examination time, attending grade I in school year 2012/2013. 2. Informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Parents’ refusal to let their child participate in the study. 2. Students with known systemic medical conditions and other chronic infectious diseases. 3. Students with no stool specimen submission.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The longitudinal clustered controlled study encompasses data collection and assessment of selected information and indicators at baseline and after a 18-months period. Based on that the duration of the study is envisioned to be at least 18 months. Data collection and assessment encompasses: Basic socio-demographic data This includes age, sex, number of siblings, and location of home. Nutritional Status (BMI) status Measurements are based on the standards described by Cogill. Height and weight are assessed to the nearest 0.1 cm and 100 grams, respectively. BMI is calculated by taking weight (in kgs) for height (in meters) squared [w(kg)/h(m)2]. Parasitological status Stool cups are given to the children with appropriate collection instructions. Stool samples are analysed using the Kato Katz method as described in the World Health Organization Bench Aids for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites. Data gathered are used to derive the cumulative prevalence rates, prevalence rates of individual helminth infections and intensities of STH infections. Assessments is done before deworming treatment starts and after 18 months. Oral health status All oral examinations of the schoolchildren are carried out in the school courtyard or in case of rain under a covered court. Prior to examination, children brush their teeth. Students are examined by the gloved and masked dental examiner using a battery powered headlamp to standardize examination conditions. The teeth are examined according to WHO Basic Methods. A CPI (ball-end) probe is used gently to detect and confirm visual evidence of caries. All children are examined on tooth level, only the first molar is assessed on surface level. Teeth with pulp involvement is recorded in primary as well as in permanent dentition according to PUFA/ pufa index. Dentists are trained, calibrated, and knowledgeable with the diagnostic criteria to perform the examinations. Calibration is conducted by comparing the results of each examiner | — |
Countries
Cambodia
Contacts
Public ContactBella Monse
Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Manila Office
Outcome results
None listed