Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Provincial Dwellers on Prevention and Control of Schistosomiasis: Evidence from a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in the Gambia

Background. Socioeconomically disadvantaged and neglected communities were found to be the most affected groups for schistosomiasis as a result of inadequate safe water and sanitation facilities. In order to inform policies and practices, the present study examined the influence of sociodemographic...

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Published in:	Journal of Tropical Medicine
Main Authors:	Amadou Barrow, Mansour Badjie, Jainaba Touray, Bakary Kinteh, Musa Nget, Ebrima Touray, Sambou L. S. Kinteh, Saikou Omar Sillah, Lamin Darboe, Yunusa Jallow, Modou Badjan, Modou Gaye, Solomon P. S. Jatta
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2020-01-01
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2653096

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