Ascaris Infection, Children, Only, Helminthiasis, Hookworm Infections, Trichuris Infection
Conditions
Keywords
Soil-transmitted helminth, School-aged children, Health hygiene, Education
Brief summary
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, or hookworm, affect approximately 1.5 millions individuals primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. STHs infections have been associated with delay in growth and development in children. The prevalence in Indonesia varied from 45% to 65%, but in poor sanitation areas the prevalence can increased to 80%. World Health Organization currently recommends mass treatment with benzimidazoles and health hygiene education to control the disease. In this study we evaluated the effectiveness of single and four-monthly health hygiene education to STH reinfection rates among school-aged children in Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatera province, Indonesia.
Detailed description
In this study we evaluate the prevalence of STH among school-aged children using Kato Katz examination prior to enrolment to the study. Two elementary schools in Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatera province, Indonesia have been selected and received either a single or repeated health hygiene education. Preliminary knowledge was also assessed using a questionnaire. Infected children received treatment of albendazole 400 mg for 3 days. Evaluation on reinfection status and STH knowledge is done at 4 month, 8 month and 12 months.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALHealth hygiene education
A cartoon video explaining the etiology, risk factors, clinical symptoms, treatment and prevention of helminthiasis were given to the school-aged children
Sponsors
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children who are negative for STHs infection on Kato Katz examination following 3 days treatment of albendazole
Exclusion criteria
* Parents who refused to participate in the study * Severe malnutrition * Co-infected with other helminth infections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The effectiveness of repeated health hygiene education on the reinfection rates of STHs among school-aged children | 12 months | STH prevalence at 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of STHs among school-aged children prior to intervention | STH prevalence at month 0 | Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworm infections at month 0 |
| Knowledge of STHs prevention measures among school-aged children before and after intervention | 12 months | A questionnaire used to evaluate the knowledge about STHs prevention |
Countries
Indonesia
Outcome results
None listed