(S)WASH-D for Worms: A pilot study investigating the differential impact of school- versus community-based integrated control programs for soil-transmitted helminths
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Clarke, Naomi; Clements, Archie; Amaral, Salvador; Richardson, Alice; McCarthy, James; McGown, John; Bryan, Stuart; Gray, Darren; Vaz Nery, Susana
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Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infect nearly 1.5 billion individuals globally, and contribute to poor physical and cognitive development in children. STH control programs typically consist of regular delivery of anthelminthic drugs, targeting school-aged children. Expanding STH control programs community-wide may improve STH control among school-aged children, and combining deworming with improvements to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) may further reduce transmission. The...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2018 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/161147 |
Source: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
DOI: | 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006389 |
Access Rights: | Open Access |
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