Evaluation of a Regional Healthy Skin Program in Remote Aboriginal Communities of Australia's Northern Territory

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

2329 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2004-09-30

Study Completion Date

2007-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether a coordinated regional approach to healthy skin programs in six remote Aboriginal communities can demonstrate, not only a reduction in the burden of scabies and streptococcal skin sores, but also broad health benefits, including primary prevention of some chronic diseases that occur at particularly high rates in Australian Aboriginal communities.

The primary objectives of the Program are:

* Demonstrate a reduction in scabies and skin sores on a regional basis
* Demonstrate the broader public health effects of Healthy Skin Programs, particularly those relating to chronic diseases such as rheumatic fever and renal diseases
* Build on the existing Indigenous capacity by assisting in the development of new knowledge and skills to improve the health and well being of Indigenous communities
* Establish the feasibility of incorporating Healthy Skin Programs into existing health service delivery

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Detailed Description

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There are standard government recommendations for the conduct of healthy skin programs within the Northern Territory (NT), where the key component involves a single mass treatment for scabies of all residents in the region followed by regular monitoring of skin infections with treatment of individuals as new cases arise. The key features of the guidelines include:

* Community planning and collaborative effort;
* Development of local educational resources;
* Single whole community treatment day for scabies with permethrin (5%);
* Community "clean up" involving house cleaning, linen and rubbish collection;
* Emphasis on housing functionality and "washing kids" to maintain low rates of skin sores; and
* Regular monitoring of scabies and skin sores, usually in a target group such as children

Previous programs have been successful in controlling scabies and related skin infections in the NT but have been limited to single communities with varying levels of success. In collaboration with communities in the East Arnhem Region, we propose to conduct a coordinated Healthy Skin Program. By concentrating on one region, the project has an increased likelihood of success because reinfection due to mobility between communities will be minimised, and because the project will be recognised as a collaboration between multiple communities.

The program is structured into three distinct components:

* Implementation of the program within the participating communities;
* Evaluation of the program against specific outcomes; and
* Integration of the program into routine service delivery.

Conditions

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Scabies Impetigo Pyoderma Streptococcal Infections

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Indigenous children aged <15 years

Indigenous children aged \<15 years within participating communities of the Northern Territory

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* All children aged \<15 years in the participating communities

Exclusion Criteria

* None

Maximum Eligible Age

15 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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