Community knowledge, attitudes and practices related to schistosomiasis and associated healthcare-seeking behaviours in northern Cote d'Ivoire and southern Mauritania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among parasitic infections, schistosomiasis ranks second after malaria in terms of worldwide morbidity. Despite efforts to contain transmission, more than 230 million people are infected, of which 85% live in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the epidemiologic characteristics of schistosomiasis have been extensively studied across endemic settings, social factors have been paid less attention. The current study assesses community knowledge of schistosomiasis causes, transmission, signs, symptoms and prevention, as well as healthcare-seeking behaviours in two West African settings, with the aim of strengthening schistosomiasis control interventions.

Methods

From August 2014 to June 2015, we conducted two cross-sectional surveys in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire and Kaédi, Mauritan

SUBMITTER: Koffi AJD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6038328 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature