Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
<h4>Introduction</h4> In Uganda, schistosomiasis (re)infections have continued to remain high despite the implementation of mass drug administration and sensitization campaigns aimed at controlling the disease. This could imply that there are some barriers to the implemented preventive m...
Main Authors: | Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Karolien Poels, Tine Huyse, Julius Tumusiime, Faith Mugabi, Casim Umba Tolo, Caroline Masquillier, Viola Nilah Nyakato |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-02-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8865686/?tool=EBI |
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