Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis remains a global health problem with an estimated 250 million people in 78 countries infected, of whom 85% live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Preventive chemotherapy remains the key public health strategy to combat schistosomiasis worldwide. Recently the WHO emphasized o...

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Main Authors: Hlengiwe Sacolo, Moses Chimbari, Chester Kalinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
S. mansoni
S. Haematobium
Knowledge
Attitudes
Perceptions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2923-6

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