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Evaluation of baseline data for SToP trial: See, treat, prevent skin sores and scabies


Primary aims
To measure the baseline prevalence of impetigo and scabies in children aged between 5 and 9 years, attending school within West Kimberley communities enrolled in the SToP trial (Bidydanga, Djarindjin, Ardyaloon, Beagle Bay and One Arm Point).

Secondary aims
To determine the baseline awareness and health literacy surrounding skin infections for future evaluation of the efficacy of health promotion activities and environmental health interventions in reducing the burden of scabies and impetigo in West Kimberley communities enrolled in the SToP trial.

Hypothesis
Baseline prevalence of impetigo and scabies among school aged children in the West Kimberley will approximate 30-45%, and 33% respectively in line with current literature. Subsequent to the surveillance visits, we hypothesis point-prevalence of both infections will be reduced.

Additionally, we hypothesize that skin infections have been normalised within West Kimberley communities due to high burden, and that health literacy surrounding skin infection throughout the community will be limited prior to the commencement of SToP trial activities, as highlighted by Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice surveys (KAPs).

  • Katherine Middleton

  • Jonathan Carapetis

  • Telethon Kids Institute

  • 2019-2020

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