Assessment of community’s knowledge, attitude and practice about onchocerciasis and community directed treatment with Ivermectin in Quara District, north western Ethiopia
Abstract Background The African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) has been working with ultimate goal of reducing the public health and socio-economic problems associated with onchocerciasis within a period of 12–15 years. Although dedicated community engagement is crucial for the success of...
Main Authors: | Fitsum Weldegebreal, Girmay Medhin, Zemichael Weldegebriel, Mengistu Legesse |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2014-03-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-98 |
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