Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice towards cystic echinococcosis among undergraduate students in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cystic echinococcosis (CE), a zoonosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (EG), is a major public health burden in western China. The study aimed to evaluate the current status of KAP about CE among undergraduate students from western areas of China, and to provide a basis for developing health education strategies for college students on the prevention of CE.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 in China. A cluster sampling method was used to enroll participants of undergraduate students. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questionnaire, the χ2 test for comparing rates, the independent sample T test for KAP scores, and linear regression analyses were conducted in the study.

Results

A total of 724 st

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11990511 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature