Canadian beach cohort study: protocol of a prospective study to assess the burden of recreational water illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recreational water activities at beaches are popular among Canadians. However, these activities can increase the risk of recreational water illnesses (RWI) among beachgoers. Few studies have been conducted in Canada to determine the risk of these illnesses. This protocol describes the methodology for a study to determine the risk and burden of RWI due to exposure to fecal pollution at beaches in Canada.

Methods

This study will use a mixed-methods approach, consisting of a prospective cohort study of beachgoers with embedded qualitative research. The cohort study involves recruiting and enrolling participants at public beaches across Canada, ascertaining their water and sand contact exposure status, then following-up after seven days to determine the incidence of a

SUBMITTER: Young I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401404 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature