Malaria
Conditions
Keywords
malaria, vitamin A, Zinc, Multivitamin
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combining vitamin A (VA), zinc (Z) and multivitamins (MV- A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D and E) on malaria morbidity
Detailed description
A total of 542 children aged between 6-59 months received either: (i) VA (control) or (ii) VA & Z (VAZ) or (iii) VA, Z & MV (VAZM). VA was delivered as a single dose while MV and Z were delivered daily. Malaria cases were managed by community health workers, who used rapid diagnostic test to confirm infection prior to treatment.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTVitamin A
Vitamin A supplements
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTVitamin A and ZInc
Combination of vitamin A and zinc supplements
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTVitamin A , Zinc and Multivitamin
Combination of vitamin A, zinc and multivitamins
Sponsors
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
University of Ghana
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* under 5years * will stay in the community for 10years
Exclusion criteria
* chronic diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of clinical malaria attacks | Baseline and every month up to six months | While taking the supplement, malaria incidence will be measured |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of diarrhea attacks | Every month up to six months | While taking the supplement, diarrhea incidence will be measured |
Countries
Ghana
Outcome results
None listed