Open AccessKnowledge and Preventive Practices against Schistosomiasis in an Endemic Rural Community, Samar Province, Philippines
Author(s) -
Joseph Uy Almazan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
proceedings journal of interdisciplinary research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2423-298X
pISSN - 2423-2998
DOI - 10.21016/irrc.2015.ju23wf51o
Subject(s) - schistosomiasis , environmental health , transmission (telecommunications) , toilet , medicine , geography , socioeconomics , immunology , helminths , pathology , sociology , electrical engineering , engineering
Objective: Knowledge and preventative practices of farmers for neglected tropical diseases such as schistosomiasis are important aspects of their control. This study aimed to assess the health knowledge and preventive practices of farmers and fisherfolks against schistosomiasis in Gandara, Samar. Methods: a cross-sectional study conducted using 140 randomly selected farmers and fisherfolks. Results: The data was gathered through the use of a standardized questionnaire developed by HD Mazigo et al. Knowledge of the respondents towards schistosomiasis has significant relationships with their age and income. Preventive Practices towards Scistosomiasis have significant relationships with the Toilet facility. Conclusion: there was still a lack of understanding concerning transmission schistosomiasis. Consequently modifying it and behavioral practices related to schistosomiasis transmission is highly recommended.