Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary caregivers of Preschool children towards <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> infection in Southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Despite the growing spread of schistosomiasis among preschool children (pre-SAC), evidence is scarce on caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). The current study investigated the level and determinants of KAP of primary caregivers of pre-SAC towards Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) infection in southern Ethiopia.

Design and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 887 primary caregivers of pre-SAC. A multistage sampling technique was applied, wherein study participants were selected through a simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested, structured questionnaire was used to collect data at the respondent's home. Multivariable logistic regression with a cluster-robust variance estimation method was used.

Results

SUBMITTER: Tadele T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317157 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature