Knowledge of schistosomiasis and related behaviors of immigrations in South-North Water-Diversion Middle-line Project areas in Hubei Province
- VernacularTitle:湖北省引江济汉工程区移民血吸虫病认知情况及其相关行为调查
- Author:
Hongdie JIANG
;
Li TAN
;
Jiangman GAO
;
Wen QU
;
Jian NI
;
Qinping ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Knowledge;
Behavior;
Immigrations;
South-North Water-Diversion Middle-line Project
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2010;22(2):176-178
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the immigrants' recognition of schistosomiasis and their relevant behaviors in the South-North Water-Diversion Middle-line Project areas in Hubei Province.Methods The investigation objects were selected by the method of stratified sampling among immigrants in the project areas and were surveyed through oral interview and questionnaire.Results A total of 1 010 immigrants were investigated and 1 005 questionnaires were indentified as effective ones.The awareness rates of schistosomiasis and the correct rates of related behaviors among the immigrants were still not satisfying.Conclusions The immigrants' recognition of schistosomiasis and their relevant behaviors in South-North Water-Diversion Middle-line Project areas in Hubei Province still need to be improved through health education and other measures.
