ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2020
A quantitative assessment of the level of knowledge, attitude and practices of farmworkers regarding schistosomiasis in a rural community in South Africa.
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- Assessment of community knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to schistosomiasis in a hyper-endemic region of the Democratic Republic of Congo: mixed methods.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Schistosomiasis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among School-Going Children Aged 5-14 Years in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB), South Africa.Journal of parasitology research · 2026Article
- Assessment of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Abobo Communities in Gambella Regional State, Southwestern Ethiopia.Environmental health insights · 2024Article
- Schistosoma haematobium infection and morbidity risk factors for pre-school age children in western Angola: A knowledge, attitudes and practices survey.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundSchistosomiasis is associated with agriculture and water development schemes, and farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to this disease because of their regular contact with water.
aimTo determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of farmworkers regarding schistosomiasis.
settingThis study was conducted in Vuvha, a rural community under Makhado municipality, Vhembe district, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
methodsA quantitative, cross-sectional design was used. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, and data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
resultsThe majority were knowledgeable about the cause of schistosomiasis (84.3%), knew the mode of transmission of the disease (90.2%). However, about half of the participants knew the symptoms of schistosomiasis. Sixty-eight (33.4%) believed that schistosomiasis was not a problem in their community. The majority (77.9%) agreed that it was abnormal to pass blood in urine, while 85.8% agreed that medical consultation was the right thing to do when symptoms are observed. Fifty-five participants (27.0%) reported ever passing bloody urine. Among those who passed bloody urine, 43 (78.2%) consulted a doctor. Fifty-two (26.0%) participants reported ever being treated for schistosomiasis.
conclusionThe level of knowledge about the cause of schistosomiasis is high among the participants; similarly, there are positive attitudes and good practices shown in this study, but there are some gaps that need to be addressed. Efforts should be made to continue to educate farmworkers because they are at an increased risk for contracting schistosomiasis.
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