Development of a health education intervention strategy using an implementation research method to control taeniasis and cysticercosis in Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taeniasis and cysticercosis are two diseases caused by Taenia solium, a parasite transmitted between humans and pigs, leading to considerable economic loss and disabilities. Transmission of the parasite is linked to environmental and behavioural factors such as inadequate sanitation and hygiene, poor pig management, and consumption of infected pork. This study used implementation research method to design a health education intervention strategy for reducing T. solium infections in Burkina Faso, a country endemic for the parasite.

Methods

Eighteen group discussions were conducted with 8-18 participants each in three villages. In addition, structured interviews were conducted among 4 777 participants and 2 244 pig owners, who were selected through cluster random sa

SUBMITTER: Ngowi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5452375 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature