Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards schistosomiasis among rural population in Yemen
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in Yemen, with an estimated 3 million cases, particularly among rural communities. This community-based study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) on schistosomiasis among rural communities in Yemen. Methods A cross-sect...
Main Authors: | Hany Sady, Hesham M. Al-Mekhlafi, Wahib M. Atroosh, Ahmed K. Al-Delaimy, Nabil A. Nasr, Salwa Dawaki, Mona A. Al-Areeqi, Init Ithoi, Awatif M. Abdulsalam, Kek Heng Chua, Johari Surin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-08-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1050-8 |
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