Table 1 Variables and moments of evaluation
Information to be collected | Moment of evaluation |
|---|---|
Demographic and mobility variables and history of symptoms in the last months | Baseline and every 4 months (visits 1, 2, 3 and 4). |
Blood sampling for serological tests. | Baseline and every 4 months (visits 1, 2, 3 and 4). |
Housing characteristics including number of cohabitants | Baseline |
Infestation indexes | Baseline and every 4 months (visits 1, 2, 3 and 4). |
Revision of ovitraps | Weekly, during a year since the baseline |
Active febrile surveillance including blood sampling in febrile patients. | Weekly, during a year since the baseline |
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP). | Baseline |
Questionnaire about willingness to pay for vaccine. | Baseline |