School-based intervention using participatory approach and microbiological risk characterization on safe water and personal hygiene for children in low-income communities in urban New Delhi.
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Summary
The primary objectives of the study are to explore the microbial contamination of hands and household drinking water using indicator bacteria in children attending elementary schools in low-income communities in New Delhi and to evaluate the effectiveness of a hand washing (HW) plus safe water (SW) school intervention comparing pre to post intervention changes in hand contamination and health outcomes between three groups of schools: A) schools receiving HW plus SW education via trained teachers along with risk communication on microbial contaminants, B) schools receiving risk communication only, and C) schools without any intervention (Control).
Description
The primary objectives of the study are to explore the microbial contamination of hands and household drinking water using indicator bacteria in children attending elementary schools in low-income communities in New Delhi and to evaluate the effectiveness of a hand washing (HW) plus safe water (SW) school intervention comparing pre to post intervention changes in hand contamination and health outcomes between three groups of schools: A) schools receiving HW plus SW education via trained teachers along with risk communication on microbial contaminants, B) schools receiving risk communication only, and C) schools without any intervention (Control).
Details
| Condition | healthy |
|---|---|
| Age | 100years or below |
| Clinical Study Identifier | TX9189 |
| Last Modified on | 19 February 2024 |
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