Uncooked fish consumption among those at risk of Opisthorchis viverrini infection in central Thailand.

ABSTRACT: In contrast to northern and northeastern Thailand, central Thailand was believed not to be endemic for Opisthorchis viverrini (OV). Fieldwork conducted in a rural area of central Thailand revealed that the prevalence and incidence were relatively high compared with regional average data. We hypothesized that the behavioural-psycho-social background of the study population might play an important role in the high burden of the infection. As a result, a qualitative study was conducted to highlight potential social determinants of the infection dynamics to gain greater understanding of the risk behaviours and their contexts. A qualitative study using focus group discussion and in-depth interviews was conducted in Na-ngam Village, Chachoengsao Province from 2012-14. Framework analysis was used

SUBMITTER: Suwannahitatorn P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6355008 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature