| Integrated, inter-sectoral interventions |
Apply collaborative, integrated and multi-sectoral approaches especially prioritizing communities where focal transmission shows singular patterns |
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Evaluate the feasibility of deploying complementary interventions such as improved sanitation, vector control, and health promotion |
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Integrate communities and municipalities to play a bigger role in sanitation, health education, and treatment uptake |
| Regular evaluation and monitoring of control efforts |
Studies to monitor and evaluate the performance and reach of the national soil-transmitted helminth infections control program |
| Fill critical clinical knowledge gaps |
Studies around benzimidazole efficacy for the three soil-transmitted parasites species prevalent in Honduras |
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Research into the co-management of these and other diseases |
| Expand epidemiology research efforts |
Studies on the health, nutrition and cognitive impact of these helminthiases in children |
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Determine prevalence and infection intensity by ecological zones along with associated risk factors for infection |
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Update the mapping of STH prevalence and intensity, including estimates of populations at risk and disease burden |
| Research capacity strengthening |
Reinforce the training and capacity of medical, laboratory, and other health professionals |
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Enhance statistical analysis capability including geospatial mapping |
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Seek international research collaboration |
| Knowledge transfer and dissemination |
Improve coordination and information dissemination to gain local and international financial and political support |
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Disseminate research findings to local and international stakeholders using appropriate outlets |
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Share information with the scientific community through peer-reviewed journals and other accessible media |
