Treating schistosomiasis among South African high school pupils in an endemic area, a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites that infest open water sources such as rivers and dams may increase susceptibility to HIV. Mass-treatment with praziquantel tablets, recommended by the World Health Organization reduces the prevalence of schistosomiasis. The goal in endemic areas is 75% treatment participation in every treatment round (e.g. yearly). However, in rural Ugu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South-Africa there was low participation among pupils in a Department of Health Mass-Treatment Campaign for schistosomiasis. METHODS:Nested in a large study on schistosomiasis the study was conducted in 2012 over 4 months using qualitative methods with the Health Belief Model as the conceptual framework. Purposive sampling was done. Focus Group Discussions

SUBMITTER: Lothe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5970489 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature