Prevalence of strongyloidiasis in endemic area. Strongyloides stercoralis
Conditions
Interventions
The control group was provided with health education of S. stercoralis infection including only a lecture of human strongyloidiasis about 5 minutes. The participants from control group being recalled
“S. stercoralis and strongyloidiasis advertising vinyl boards†(size 2 x 3 m) to promote in each village of this group,
and “S. stercoralis life cycle poster†(90x120 cm) with lecture given to participants about 20 minutes in this group. Subsequently,
the intervention group was reminded health education every month and checked used equipment every month by village health volunteers (VHVs). The participants from intervention group being recalled for
Control group,Strongyloidiasis control model
Sponsors
Wanchai Maleewong
Pokkamol Laoraksawong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants live in Nong Bua sub-district, Nong Kung Si district and Phu Din sub-district, Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province. The participants are an agriculturist and had age > 20 year olds.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The participants do not consent into this study, do not provide a stool samples, or migrated out of area.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effective model to control S. stercoralis transmission among a rural community one year Prevalence and incidence of infection among intervention group lesser than control group | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge score and behavioral change one year Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPokkamol Laoraksawong
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed