Knowledge, attitudes and practices on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among caregivers in Ingwavuma area in uMkhanyakude district, South Africa

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among caregivers in Ingwavuma area in uMkhanyakude district, South Africa

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most chronic infections worldwide. Based on their demonstrable impact on human health, the WHO recently recommended the implementation of robust strategies aimed at controlling or eliminating schistosomiasis a...

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Main Authors: Hlengiwe Sacolo-Gwebu, Muhubiri Kabuyaya, Moses Chimbari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Knowledge
Attitudes
Practices
Schistosomiasis
Soil-transmitted helminths
Caregivers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4253-3

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