NCT00610376

Jerusalem Handwashing Study

A Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of a Health Promotion Intervention on Hygiene Behavior and Illness Absenteeism in Jerusalem Preschools

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 1,029 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hebrew University of Jerusalem · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 3 Years – 4 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The primary objective of this preschool intervention trial was to determine whether a hygiene program can promote handwashing and thereby reduce illness absenteeism.

Detailed description

Please see citations of published reports.

Conditions

• Illness Absenteeism
• Handwashing Behavior

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Preschool handwashing intervention program	This preschool-based intervention program used a multi-pronged approach that included elements aimed at preschool staff, children, and school nurses, as well as hygienic changes to the classroom environment.
BEHAVIORAL	Home component intervention	The home component was intended to reinforce handwashing practices through education in the home. It consisted of a video, a magnet, and a card.

Timeline

• Start date: 2000-09-01
• Primary completion: 2001-12-01
• Completion: 2001-12-01
• First posted: 2008-02-08
• Last updated: 2015-09-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel