Knowledge of Students About Vitamin A and Assessment of Eye Manifestations in Quranic Schools (Khalwai) Khartoum State, Sudan 2022

University of Khartoum332 enrolled

Overview

This is an observational study that aims to study vitamin A deficiency status, knowledge, and nutritional assessment among Khalwa (Quran boarding school) individuals. we want to assess the magnitude of the problem and put appropriate recommendations for it.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

332

Conditions

Vitamin A Deficiency Night Blindness

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All Khalwa (Quranic-boarding-school) dormitory residents of in East-Nile province, Khartoum State Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone who refuses to participate in the study. * Those who live with their families

Locations (1)

Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum

Khartoum, Sudan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Prevalence rate of night blindness

Time frame: At enrollment

Vitamin A knowledge score

Time frame: At enrollment

Prevalence rate of vitamin A deficiency signs

Time frame: At enrollment

Prevalence rate of respiratory tract infection

Time frame: At enrollment

Prevalence rate of diarrhea

Time frame: At enrollment

Food specific (milk, vegetables, fruits, etc.) prevalence rate of eating/drinking from outside dormitory

Time frame: At enrollment

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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