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Table 6 Knowledge of schistosomiasis prevention measures according to locality*

From: Community knowledge, attitudes and practices related to schistosomiasis and associated healthcare-seeking behaviours in northern Côte d’Ivoire and southern Mauritania

 

Kaédi

n = 1450

Korhogo

n = 1443

Total

n = 2893

Yes (n)

Yes (%)

Yes (n)

Yes (%)

Yes (n)

Yes (%)

Do you know how to avoid schistosomiasis?

438

30.2

173

12.0

611

21.1

 Avoid eating certain foods

77

17.6

4

2.3

81

13.3

 Avoid drinking unsafe water

285

65.1

86

49.7

371

60.7

 Avoid swimming in rivers, drains, etc.

214

48.9

132

76.3

346

56.6

 Avoid urinating in water bodies

198

45.2

37

21.4

235

38.5

 Avoid defecating in water bodies

201

45.9

31

17.9

232

38.0

aOther

25

5.7

24

13.9

49

8.0

 Do not know

6

1.4

2

1.2

8

1.3

  1. *Multiple choice question; n: Number of respondents; aAvoid contact with goat urine, wear protective shoes, avoid drinking hot water