Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cholera among people living in a cholera-endemic health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess cholera-related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and identify associated factors in a cholera endemic health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Design

A community-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

The study was conducted in Kalemie health zone, which is located in the Tanganyika province in eastern DRC.

Participants

A total of 455 participants were enrolled in this study using a three-stage random sampling procedure.

Main outcome measures

Sociodemographic characteristics, cholera and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)-related KAP, and their associated factors.

Results

The study revealed that the population demonstrated a good knowledge (64%), a positive attitude (73.6%) and good WASH practices (73

SUBMITTER: Kayembe Ntumba HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11842978 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature