The effect of a special training programme on early detection of signs of HIV infection in the mouth by community health workers (CHW) in Nairobi East District in Kenya: A randomised controlled trial.

The effect of community mobilization on early detection of oral signs of HIV infection in Nairobi East District in Kenya: A randomised controlled trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON23973

Enrollment

400

Registered

2011-01-13

Start date

2011-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Oral HIV related lesions, OPC, community mobilization Dutch: orale leasie, hiv infectie, OPC, gezondheidswerkers

Interventions

Intervention group: Group training (8 hrs) in: 1. Recognition of oro-facial -hiv related- lesions

2. Community mobilization techniques

3. Using information education and communication (IEC) material

4. Record keeping. In addition, reminder sessions after 2 and 4 months are planned.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Community health workers in Nairobi, Njiru Division (i.e., Dandora 1, Dandora 2, Njiru and Ruai), and Makadara Division, (i.e., Kaloleni, Lungalunga, Remand and Police Band), Kenya.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All other health service providers in Nairobi, Kenia.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Final assessment: 1. Change in community health workers'knowledge on oro-facial lesions (knowledge testing); 2. Change in referral rates for HIV testing to the HF (clinical effect).	—

Contacts

Public ContactWil J.M. Sanden, van der

PO Box 9101

w.vandersanden@dent.umcn.nl

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)