OH Baseline Research Study

NCT06904521 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 5849-2024No Identifier was Issued
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 340
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The One Health baseline research study is essential to comprehensively understand human, animal, and environmental health interrelation within Zambia's diverse ecosystems. The rationale for this study is grounded in three key factors: Firstly, Zambia faces significant health challenges due to zoonotic diseases, which account for a considerable proportion of public health threats. This study aims to gather insights into the knowledge and practices of various system actors regarding food safety, animal disease surveillance, animal medicines controls, and one health systems regulation to provide critical data that will inform targeted interventions and policies. This research aligns with programmed activities under Zambia's National One Health Strategy 2022-2026. Secondly, the agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of Zambia's rural economy, heavily relies on healthy livestock and sustainable farming practices. The study will gather insights on the practices of food producers, traders, and markets, essential for the identification of potential areas of improvement and innovation. This is particularly crucial as the agricultural sector supports the livelihoods of a large portion of the population and plays a vital role in food security. Thirdly, the One Health approach emphasises the importance of collaboration between various sectors and disciplines. This baseline study aims to ascertain levels of awareness among health professionals, veterinarians, environmental scientists, and policymakers. The data collected will serve as a foundation for future research and intervention strategies, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of zoonotic diseases and improve overall health outcomes.

Conditions

no Condition, Basic Science

Keywords

One Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of food system actors who have knowledge and conduct practices related to food safety, animal disease surveillance, control of animal medicines, and regulation of one health system.

  Through the use of quantitative and qualitative interviews, we will gather insights regarding knowledge and practices related to food safety, animal disease surveillance, control of animal medicines, and regulation of one health system.

  Up to 6 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Food system actors that function along the food supply chain, i.e., Farmers, Food processors, Food buyers, Informal and formal traders and regulators

You may qualify if:

• Food system actors

You may not qualify if:

• Non food system actors

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, 10101, Zambia

Location

Study Officials

• Michelle Riblet, PhD

  Sustainable Food Systems Ireland

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Paula BarryWalsh, Veterinary Doctor

  Sustainable Food Systems Ireland

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 11, 2025
• First Posted: April 1, 2025
• Study Start: November 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 4, 2025
• Study Completion: July 31, 2025
• Last Updated: June 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF, CSR
• Time Frame: 1st April 2025
• Access Criteria: Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) Consortium

Locations

ZA (1)