Knowledge, practices and perceptions of geo-helminthes infection among parents of pre-school age children of coastal region, Kenya.
BACKGROUND:Soil-transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common human parasitic diseases in most of the developing world particularly in Kenya. The ongoing National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) was launched in 2012 and is currently targeting 28 of the 47 endemic Counties. In an effort to improv...
Main Authors: | Janet Masaku, Faith Mwende, Gladys Odhiambo, Rosemary Musuva, Elizabeth Matey, Jimmy H Kihara, Isaac G Thuita, Doris W Njomo |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-03-01
|
Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5388494?pdf=render |
Similar Items
-
Lessons from implementing mass drug administration for soil transmitted helminths among pre-school aged children during school based deworming program at the Kenyan coast
by: Rosemary M. Musuva, et al.
Published: (2017-06-01) -
High prevalence of helminths infection and associated risk factors among adults living in a rural setting, central Kenya: a cross-sectional study
by: Janet Masaku, et al.
Published: (2017-07-01) -
Soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis among pre-school age children in a rural setting of Busia County, Western Kenya: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, and associated exposures
by: Janet Masaku, et al.
Published: (2020-03-01) -
Experiences and perspectives of community health workers from implementing treatment for schistosomiasis using the community directed intervention strategy in an informal settlement in Kisumu City, western Kenya
by: Gladys O. Odhiambo, et al.
Published: (2016-09-01) -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPPED LENDING RATES AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS ON LISTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
by: Gladys Wanjiku Thuita
Published: (2018-07-01)