Effect of a Health Education Program on Teachers' Antibiotic Use Practices (NCT07371507) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of a Health Education Program on Teachers' Antibiotic Use Practices
Iraq106 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem caused in part by inappropriate use of antibiotics. Teachers play an important role in shaping health knowledge and behaviors within schools and communities. This study evaluates the effect of a structured health education program on teachers' antibiotic use practices among high school teachers in the Koya District, Erbil City, Iraq.
In this randomized controlled trial, eligible teachers were assigned to either an intervention group that received a targeted health education program on appropriate antibiotic use and resistance prevention, or a control group that did not receive the program during the study period. Teachers' antibiotic use practices were assessed before and after the intervention using a structured questionnaire.
The goal of this study is to determine whether a health education program can improve responsible antibiotic use practices and reduce behaviors that contribute to antibiotic resistance. The findings may help inform future school-based health education strategies aimed at preventing antibiotic resistance at the community level.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* High school teachers currently employed in Koya District, Erbil City, Iraq.
* Available during the study period.
* Willing to participate in the health education program and complete the study questionnaires.
* Provided written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Teachers who previously participated in similar training programs related to antibiotic use or resistance.
* Teachers involved in the pilot study.
* Teachers who were absent during data collection periods.
* Teachers who declined participation or did not complete the pre- or post-intervention assessments.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Antibiotic Use Practice Score
Timeframe: From baseline (pre-intervention) to post-intervention (approximately 8 weeks)