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Multi-methods process evaluation of the SToP (See, Treat, Prevent) trial: a cluster randomised, stepped wedge trial to support healthy skin

Healthy skin is important for maintaining overall physical and cultural health and wellbeing. However, remote-living Australian Aboriginal children contend with disproportionally high rates of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) infected impetigo. 

Citation:
Thomas HMM, Mullane M, Enkel SL, McRae T, Amgarth-Duff I, Carapetis JR, Coffin J, Christophers R, Famlonga R, Jacky J, Jones M, Marsh J, McIntosh K, O’Donnell V, Pan E, Pearson G, Sibosado S, Smith B, Snelling T, Steer A, Tong SYC, Walker R, Whelan A, White K, Wright E, Bowen AC. Multi-methods process evaluation of the SToP (See, Treat, Prevent) trial: a cluster randomised, stepped wedge trial to support healthy skin. eClinicalMedicine.

Keywords:
Indigenous health; Skin health; Randomised controlled trial; Streptococcus pyogenes; Remote health; Impetigo; Scabies

Abstract:
Healthy skin is important for maintaining overall physical and cultural health and wellbeing. However, remote-living Australian Aboriginal children contend with disproportionally high rates of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) infected impetigo.