"Koko et les lunettes magiques": An educational entertainment tool to prevent parasitic worms and diarrheal diseases in Cote d'Ivoire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Integrated control programs, emphasizing preventive chemotherapy along with health education, can reduce the incidence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis. The aim of this study was to develop an educational animated cartoon to improve school children's awareness regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis, diarrheal diseases, and related hygiene practices in Côte d'Ivoire. The key messages included in the cartoon were identified through prior formative research to specifically address local knowledge gaps.

Methodology

In a first step, preliminary research was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs of school-aged children regarding parasitic worm infections and hygiene, to identify key health messages to be included in

SUBMITTER: Esse C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5630154 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature