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NCT Number: NCT06989879

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Vitamin A Deficiency Avitaminosis Deficiency Diseases Eye Diseases Malnutrition Night Blindness Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Vision Disorders

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum

Khartoum, Sudan

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Prevalence rate of night blindness

    Time frame: At enrollment

  2. Vitamin A knowledge score

    Time frame: At enrollment

  3. Prevalence rate of vitamin A deficiency signs

    Time frame: At enrollment

  4. Prevalence rate of respiratory tract infection

    Time frame: At enrollment

  5. Prevalence rate of diarrhea

    Time frame: At enrollment

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

    Time frame: At enrollment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Khartoum

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 25, 2025
Registry last updated
May 25, 2025

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