Microbial contamination of hands
Conditions
Interventions
Handwashing with ash
Handwashing with water only
Sponsors
National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: This trial will be implemented among mothers of under-three children in Dabat district, northwest Ethiopia, where no similar interventions are not operating or planned in the intervention period. Participants will be recruited based on the following inclusion criteria: a) presence of 12-36 months age children in the household; b) mothers who are volunteer to be part of the experiment; c) mothers who are not using soap to wash hands; and d) geographical accessibility.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mothers or care givers having acute or chronic nail or skin disorders/lesions, including eczema dermal abrasion, trauma and infection will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome variable of this study is bacterial contamination of hands measured as mean bacterial count. We will use indicator microorganism, mainly E.coli. We will also identify parasites and fungi. We will follow approved guideline to identify or diagnose bacteria, parasites and fungi. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome | — |
Countries
Ethiopia
Contacts
Public ContactZemichael Gizaw
University of Gondar
Outcome results
None listed