High Level of Knowledge about Tungiasis but Little Translation into Control Practices in Karamoja, Northeastern Uganda

High Level of Knowledge about Tungiasis but Little Translation into Control Practices in Karamoja, Northeastern Uganda

Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that can cause significant suffering and disability. Health promotion is an important pillar in NTD control programs, assuming that better knowledge contributes to reduced risk behavior and reduced risk of infection. The study objective was to assess t...

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Main Authors: Marlene Thielecke, Hannah McNeilly, Francis Mutebi, Mike B. Banalyaki, Rebecca Arono, Susanne Wiese, Felix Reichert, George Mukone, Hermann Feldmeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
tungiasis
neglected tropical disease
knowledge
attitude practices
health promotion
Uganda
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/9/425

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