Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China
Abstract Background Fishermen and boatmen are a population at-risk for contracting schistosomiasis due to their high frequency of water contact in endemic areas of schistosomiasis in the People’s Republic of China (P. R. China). To develop specific interventions towards this population, the present...
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| author | Zhou Guan Si-Min Dai Jie Zhou Xiao-Bing Ren Zhi-Qiang Qin Yin-Long Li Shan Lv Shi-Zhu Li Xiao-Nong Zhou Jing Xu |
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| description | Abstract Background Fishermen and boatmen are a population at-risk for contracting schistosomiasis due to their high frequency of water contact in endemic areas of schistosomiasis in the People’s Republic of China (P. R. China). To develop specific interventions towards this population, the present study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) towards schistosomiasis of fishermen and boatmen, and to identify the risk factors associated with schistosome infection using a molecular technique in a selected area of Hunan Province in P. R. China. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted in the Dongting Lake Basin of Yueyang County, Hunan Province. A total of 601 fishermen and boatmen were interviewed between October and November 2017. Information regarding sociodemographic details and KAPs towards schistosomiasis were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Fecal samples of participants were collected and tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the risk factors related to the positive results of PCR. Results Of the 601 respondents, over 90% knew schistosomiasis and how the disease was contracted, the intermediate host of schistosomes and preventive methods. The majority of respondents had a positive attitude towards schistosomiasis prevention. However, only 6.66% (40/601) of respondents had installed a latrine on their boats, while 32.61% (196/601) of respondents defecated in the public toilets on shore. In addition, only 4.99% (30/601) respondents protected themselves while exposed to freshwater. The prevalence of schistosomiasis, as determined by PCR, among fishermen and boatmen in Yueyang County was 13.81% (83/601). Age, years of performing the current job, number of times receiving treatment, and whether they were treated in past three years were the main influencing factors of PCR results among this population. Conclusions Fishermen and boatmen are still at high risk of infection in P. R. China and gaps exist in KAPs towards schistosomiasis in this population group. Chemotherapy, and health education encouraging behavior change in combination with other integrated approaches to decrease the transmission risk in environments should be improved. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2f2c3cd9e5d0414ea3838da305cba8cf2022-12-21T19:53:35ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052020-06-011311910.1186/s13071-020-04157-4Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of ChinaZhou Guan0Si-Min Dai1Jie Zhou2Xiao-Bing Ren3Zhi-Qiang Qin4Yin-Long Li5Shan Lv6Shi-Zhu Li7Xiao-Nong Zhou8Jing Xu9National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionHunan Institute of Schistosomiasis ControlYueyang County Office for Preventive and Control on SchistosomiasisNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionNational Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and PreventionAbstract Background Fishermen and boatmen are a population at-risk for contracting schistosomiasis due to their high frequency of water contact in endemic areas of schistosomiasis in the People’s Republic of China (P. R. China). To develop specific interventions towards this population, the present study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) towards schistosomiasis of fishermen and boatmen, and to identify the risk factors associated with schistosome infection using a molecular technique in a selected area of Hunan Province in P. R. China. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted in the Dongting Lake Basin of Yueyang County, Hunan Province. A total of 601 fishermen and boatmen were interviewed between October and November 2017. Information regarding sociodemographic details and KAPs towards schistosomiasis were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Fecal samples of participants were collected and tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the risk factors related to the positive results of PCR. Results Of the 601 respondents, over 90% knew schistosomiasis and how the disease was contracted, the intermediate host of schistosomes and preventive methods. The majority of respondents had a positive attitude towards schistosomiasis prevention. However, only 6.66% (40/601) of respondents had installed a latrine on their boats, while 32.61% (196/601) of respondents defecated in the public toilets on shore. In addition, only 4.99% (30/601) respondents protected themselves while exposed to freshwater. The prevalence of schistosomiasis, as determined by PCR, among fishermen and boatmen in Yueyang County was 13.81% (83/601). Age, years of performing the current job, number of times receiving treatment, and whether they were treated in past three years were the main influencing factors of PCR results among this population. Conclusions Fishermen and boatmen are still at high risk of infection in P. R. China and gaps exist in KAPs towards schistosomiasis in this population group. Chemotherapy, and health education encouraging behavior change in combination with other integrated approaches to decrease the transmission risk in environments should be improved.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04157-4SchistosomiasisKnowledgeAttitudePracticePrevalenceInfluencing factors |
| spellingShingle | Zhou Guan Si-Min Dai Jie Zhou Xiao-Bing Ren Zhi-Qiang Qin Yin-Long Li Shan Lv Shi-Zhu Li Xiao-Nong Zhou Jing Xu Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China Parasites & Vectors Schistosomiasis Knowledge Attitude Practice Prevalence Influencing factors |
| title | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China |
| title_full | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China |
| title_short | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the Dongting Lake Basin, the People’s Republic of China |
| title_sort | assessment of knowledge attitude and practices and the analysis of risk factors regarding schistosomiasis among fishermen and boatmen in the dongting lake basin the people s republic of china |
| topic | Schistosomiasis Knowledge Attitude Practice Prevalence Influencing factors |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04157-4 |
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