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Table 4 Focus group discussion responses to prevention practices against STH and schistosomiasis

From: Community perceptions of mass drug administration for soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in selected schools in the Philippines

 

STH

Schistosomiasis

Prevention practices

Not playing with / in soil

Staying away from rivers and rice fields

 

Avoid walking barefoot

Wearing boots

 

Improve hygiene and sanitation

Improve hygiene and sanitation

 

Take appropriate medicine

Take appropriate medicine

 

Avoid eating junk food

Cleaning of surroundings

 

Drink only clean water

Avoid consuming dirty, fly-contaminated food