Improving the understanding of schistosomiasis among adolescents in endemic areas in Brazil: A comparison of educational methods

Gazzinelli, Maria Flávia; Lobato, Lucas; Andrade, Gisele Nepomuceno de; Matoso, Leonardo Ferreira; Diemert, David; Gazzinelli, Andréa

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2016.04.010

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“…Through the implementation of schistosomiasis health education session, the cognition level of schistosomiasis among primary and secondary school students was significantly improved, and the effect on primary and secondary school students was quite. This suggested that This interactive mode health education has a positive effect on the improvement of students' schistosomiasis cognitive level, the same results were obtained in some similar researches conducted in Brazil and Nigeria [30,31]. On the contrary, some non-interactive health education modes are not effective [20].…”

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The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

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Background: Schistosomiasis seriously endangers the health of African people, hinders local economic and social development, and becomes a serious local public health problem. However, in addition to preventive chemotherapy, other social, environmental and health promotion measures are progressing slowly, lack of sanitation, treated water, and systematic health education, the people are still at risk of infection. In 2011, a survey of 24 school in Zanzibar showed that the average infection rate of Schistosoma haematobium was 8% (0-38%) in Unguja, and was 15% (1-43%) in Pemba. Methods: According to the shape of the island, the island is divided into three regions: the south, the middle, and the north. A Shehia in the southern, central and northern parts of Pemba Island was randomly selected respectively, the schistosomiasis health education session was conducted in primary and secondary schools of the selected Shehias. The students were randomly selected for schistosomiasis cognitive level test by designed questionnaire including 8 knowledge questions and 4 behavior questions before and after health education, through a chi-square test of the awareness rate and the correct behavior rate of schistosomiasis before and after the health education, the effect of health education session was evaluated. Result: A total 712 students were sampled before and after the health education in 8 schools. Before the health education session, the awareness rates of schistosomiasis were 64.62% and 68.75% among primary and secondary school respectively. After the session, the awareness rates increased to 79.74% and 84.70% respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=179.3, P<0.0001). Before the sessions, the correct behavior rates were 63.96% and 54.79% among boys and girls. After the sessions, the correct behavior rates increased to 82.83% and 76.58%, and the difference was also statistically significant (χ2=143.8, P<0.0001). Conclusion: The awareness rate and correct behavior rate of schistosomiasis were low in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, hence the schistosomiasis health education needs to be strengthened. The schistosomiasis health education session has an obvious effect on the improvement of cognitive level of schistosomiasis among local students. This method can be promoted and implemented in local schools with the effort of local health and education departments.

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The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

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“…Raising awareness about NTDs can serve as a powerful affordable intervention for infection control. Also, the high level of awareness is capable of achieving significant and long-lasting results in controlling these diseases [18,19]. There are only few studies in literature assessing the knowledge of medical and nursing students about NTDs; especially in the developing countries [17].…”

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“…Approvals were also obtained from the epidemiology course coordinator in the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University and the head of public health department in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University before the study conduction. The Research Ethics Committee of Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University approved the study (N-39- 19).…”

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“…The results of the present study showed that about two thirds of the students were unwilling (38%) or not sure (28%) to participate in the control activities for NTDs. Previous studies showed that the increased knowledge of students about epidemiology, prevention, and control activities for NTDs can help the students to make informed decisions regarding participation in NTDs control activities and influence their refusal to participate in these activities [19]. One third of the included medical students were willing to participate in NTDs control activities; this represents a great opportunity that should be invested by the faculty.…”

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The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic diseases affecting 1.2 billion people worldwide, with more burden in the developing communities. Improving awareness about NTDs is a powerful affordable long-term intervention for infection control. In literature, there is a limited number of studies in the developing countries assessing the awareness of healthcare providers regarding these diseases. The present study aimed at assessing the awareness of a sample of Cairo University medical and nursing students regarding NTDs. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 184 medical and nursing students in Cairo University. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire in English language with an estimated completion time of 15 minutes was used for evaluation. It included question categories which cover the knowledge about NTDs and control measures as well as the willingness to participate in NTDs control activities. Content analysis was performed on the materials and specifications of the epidemiology course given to medical and nursing students. Out of the study participants, 26% knew the meaning of NTDs. The main source of their knowledge was social media followed by the epidemiology course. A percentage of 33% of the students agreed that NTDs are of public health importance in Egypt. Thirty four percent of the participants expressed their willingness to participate in control activities for NTDs. Comparing medical and nursing students, a higher percentage of the nursing students stated that NTDs are causing a public health problem in Egypt with a statistically significant difference (P value < 0.001), while a statistically significant higher percentage of medical students believed that the awareness level regarding NTDs in Egypt is low (P value = 0.002). Cairo University medical and nursing students in this study showed a gap in the level of knowledge regarding NTDs and their control activities which represents a great threat to the control of these diseases.

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“…The health department can conduct related essay competitions, snail-survey activities and other activities every year, so that to deepen students' understanding of schistosomiasis. The health department should develop more publicity materials and products [28], through which these knowledge of schistosomiasis prevention and control will reach thousands of families. Students' health education should be constantly carried out and persevered, and the students' cognitive level should be improved through long-term indoctrination.…”

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The effectives of schistosomiasis health education sessions in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

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Background: Schistosomiasis seriously endangers the health of African people, hinders local economic and social development, and becomes a serious local public health problem. Since 1994, the Zanzibar government has implemented preventive chemotherapy measures, and the infection rate of the population has been declining. However, due to the singularity of prevention and control measures, the current situation of prevention and control of schistosomiasis is still very serious. This study was to analyze the effects of health education sessions in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar. Methods: 5 primary and 3 secondary schools were selected, and schistosomiasis health education sessions were carried out. Students were randomly selected for cognitive level test including 8 knowledge questions and 4 behavior questions before and after the sessions, thereafter the effect of health education was evaluated. Result : A total 712 students were sampled before and after the health education in 8 schools. Before the health education session, the awareness rates for schistosomiasis were 64.62% and 68.75% among primary and secondary school, respectively. After the session, the awareness rates increased to 79.74% and 84.70%, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 =8.23, P=0.0041). Before the sessions, the behavioral correctness rates were 63.96% and 54.79% among boys and girls. After the sessions, the behavioral correctness rates increased to 82.83% and 76.58%, and the difference was also statistically significant (χ 2 =143.84, P<0.0001). Conclusion : The current awareness and behavioral correctness rates of schistosomiasis were low in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, hence health education needs to be strengthened. The schistosomiasis health education sessions can improve the current cognitive level of schistosomiasis for students. Keywords: Schistosomiasis, Health education sessions, Effect analysis, Zanzibar

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Improving the understanding of schistosomiasis among adolescents in endemic areas in Brazil: A comparison of educational methods

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The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

The awareness of neglected tropical diseases in a sample of medical and nursing students in Cairo University, Egypt: A cross-sectional study

The effectives of schistosomiasis health education sessions in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

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