Knowledge, attitude and practices on cholera in an arid county, Kenya, 2018: A mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cholera remains a public health problem in Kenya despite increased efforts to create awareness. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) in the community is essential for the planning and implementation of preventive measures. We assessed cholera KAP in a community in Isiolo County, Kenya.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved a mixed-methods approach utilizing a questionnaire survey and focus group discussions (FGDs). Using multistage sampling with household as the secondary sampling unit, interviewers administered structured questionnaires to one respondent aged ≥18 years old per household. We created knowledge score by allotting one point for each correct response, considered any total score ≥ median score as high knowledge score, calculated d

SUBMITTER: Orimbo EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7043758 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature