Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding echinococcosis in Xizang Autonomous Region, China.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Echinococcosis is a neglected zoonotic parasitic disease caused echinococcus parasitizes, poseing a significant economic burden on both humans and animals. There are limited studies on echinococcosis in China, especially Xizang Autonomous Region, although the area is endemic area for echinococcosis. The study aimed to provide information for strategic prevention against this disease. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the residents in Xizang Autonomous Region, China to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes and practices on endemicity of echinococcosis. A face-to-face survey was conducted to collect the data using a well-designed questionnaire. The contents included basic personal information, knowledge, attitudes and practices about echinococcosis, personal hygie

SUBMITTER: Qucuo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7158018 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature