Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers towards noma in Zambezia, Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Noma is a neglected tropical disease primarily affecting children living in poverty. Despite being preventable and treatable with readily accessible medicines, an estimated 90% of patients die due to lack of access to prompt and appropriate care.

Methodology and principal findings

Primary, secondary and quaternary health facilities were visited on a convenience-sampling basis in Zambezia Province, central Mozambique. Health professionals were invited to participate on a quota-sampling basis, and were administered a questionnaire including open and close-ended questions assessing their oral health practices, theoretical knowledge on noma and attitudes towards receiving a noma training. A total of 41 health professionals from 23 different health facilities participa

SUBMITTER: Ribes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11952756 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature