Present situation of health education work in schistosomiasis control and evaluation on its effectiveness in Hubei Province
10.16250/j.32.1374.2016098
- VernacularTitle:湖北省血防健康教育工作现况及成效评价
- Author:
Liming JIANG
;
Zihan ZHAO
;
Yong JIANG
;
Ming XU
;
Eming ZHANG
;
Jie JI
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis control;
Health education;
Present situation;
Effectiveness;
Hubei Province
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2017;29(2):202-205
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the present situation and requirements of health education in schistosomiasis control in Hubei Province,so as to improve the health education to the targeted people. Method Through the questionnaire survey and field investigation,the data of the present situation and requirements of health education in schistosomiasis control were collect-ed in 24 counties(cities)of Hubei Province,and these data included the related institution structure of health education,basic information of personnel,equipment,funds,and health education working form. All the data collected were analyzed and evalu-ated. Results Among the 24 counties,there were 12 independent departments of health education,accounting for 50%. In terms of the basic information of the health education staff,the youngest person was 34 years old and the eldest was 58 years old,and the mean age was 46.55± 6.9 years. For the formal school education of the staff,5 had senior high school or below edu-cation (20.8%),16 had college education (66.7%),3 had bachelor degree or above (12.5%). There were 10 counties (41.70%)with the special funds for health education work but there were 3 counties(12.50%)without the special funds. Con-clusion The effectiveness of health education work in schistosomiasis control is remarkable,but there are still deficiencies in professional staff and funds in Hubei Province.
