Abstract
Knowledge and Preventive Practices of Rural Residents against Schistosomiasis in an Endemic Community in Eastern Philippines
Highlights
Knowledge of the respondents towards schistosomiasis was associated with their age and income
There was still lack of understanding concerning transmission schistosomiasis. Modifying their knowledge and behavioral practices related to schistosomiasis transmission is highly recommended
Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread parasitic infections and has a high prevalence in tropical countries [1].This infection describes as an ignored tropical infection [1]
Summary
Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread parasitic infections and has a high prevalence in tropical countries [1].This infection describes as an ignored tropical infection [1]. This infectious disease is common in Africa, South America and Asia [2]. In Asia such as in the Philippines, there were 560,000 known reported cases [3] The occurrence of this disease in the country is still very high. There were several studies about the effect of health education against schistosomiasis, no empirical data was established concerning to its knowledge and preventive practices of rural residents in this disease among its rural residents
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