Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis remains a global health problem with an estimated 250 million people in 78 countries infected, of whom 85% live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive chemotherapy remains the key public health strategy to combat schistosomiasis worldwide. Recently the WHO emphasized on the use of integrative approaches in the control and elimination of schistosomiasis. However, a detailed understanding of sociocultural factors that may influence the uptake of the intended health activities and services is vital. Thus, our study sought to understand the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and practices about schistosomiasis in various communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

A systematic search of literature for the period 2006-2016 was done on Medline, PubMed,

SUBMITTER: Sacolo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5773048 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature