A general framework to support cost-efficient survey design choices for the control of soil-transmitted helminths when deploying Kato-Katz thick smear.

Adama Kazienga, Bruno Levecke, Gemechu Tadesse Leta, Sake J de Vlas, Luc E Coffeng

June 2023 PLoS Negl Trop Dis

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The discussions mostly express support for the framework, with posts mentioning how it could improve efficiency, using words like 'useful' and 'necessary.' The tone varies from technical interest to practical optimism, reflecting recognition of its potential to shape helminth control strategies.

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Contributors believe the framework could influence future planning and policy, recognizing its significance for public health programs.

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Optimizing Survey Design for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Control Using Kato-Katz Method

Optimizing Survey Design for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Control Using Kato-Katz Method

This study developed a simulation framework to identify cost-effective survey designs for monitoring soil-transmitted helminths using the Kato-Katz method, considering biological and operational factors, to improve program monitoring and decision-making.

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October 23, 2023

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study developed a simulation framework to identify the most cost-effective survey designs for monitoring soil-transmitted helminths (STH) using the Kato-Katz thick smear method, considering various operational and biological factors.
  • The findings suggest that for detecting any STH infection, using duplicate Kato-Katz tests on 4 to 6 schools with 64 to 70 children per school is most efficient, while for moderate-to-heavy intensity infections, a single Kato-Katz test on 11 to 25 schools with 52 to 84 children per school is recommended.
  • The researchers recommend using duplicate Kato-Katz tests to determine whether to stop preventive chemotherapy and a single test to declare STH elimination, highlighting the method’s usefulness for program monitoring and evaluation.]