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The Effects of Hand and Face Washing With Soap on Active Trachoma Among Children 1-9 Years Old.
Sponsor: Bahir Dar University
Summary
Active trachoma remains a major public health problem among children in Ethiopia. This clinical trial evaluates whether regular hand and face washing with soap reduces the prevalence of active trachoma among children aged 1-9 years in the Central Ethiopia Region. The primary outcome is the prevalence of active trachoma after the intervention, with findings expected to support evidence-based hygiene interventions for trachoma prevention and control.
Official title: The Effects of Hand and Face Washing With Soap on Active Trachoma Among Children 1-9 Years Old in Central Ethiopia Region: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
990
Start Date
2026-10-20
Completion Date
2027-02-20
Last Updated
2026-08-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
A structured Health Belief Model (HBM)-based behavioural intervention delivered over 24 weeks, comprising interactive health education, behaviour change communication, skills training, and practical d
This intervention is distinguished from other trachoma prevention interventions by its comprehensive, theory driven, and behavior focused approach. Unlike routine hygiene promotion, which typically provides general health education, this study combines structured behavior change communication with the regular provision of soap and practical hand and face washing demonstrations over a six month period. The Health Belief Model (HBM), addressing key behavioral constructs including perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy, guides the intervention. Educational sessions are tailored to these constructs to promote sustained behavior change among mothers or primary caregivers of children aged 1 to 9 years.