Open Access<p>Low Knowledge and Attitude Towards Visceral Leishmaniasis Among Migrants and Seasonal Farm Workers in Northwest Ethiopia</p>
Author(s) -
Kassahun Alemu Gelaye,
Getu Debalkie Demissie,
Tadesse Awoke Ayele,
Sintayehu Daba Wami,
Malede Mequanent Sisay,
Temesgen Yihunie Akalu,
Destaw Fetene Teshome,
Haileab Fekadu Wolde
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
research and reports in tropical medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-7282
DOI - 10.2147/rrtm.s286212
Subject(s) - visceral leishmaniasis , geography , socioeconomics , leishmaniasis , biology , sociology , immunology
Ethiopia has the second highest burden of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) next to Sudan. North West Ethiopia alone accounts for 60% of the national burden. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers were the riskiest groups. Good knowledge and attitude on VL is a precursor for successful control of the disease. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine knowledge and attitude towards VL and its associated factors among migrants and seasonal farmworkers in West Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.