Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Busia District"
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The community knowledge, attitude and practices in the control of schistosomiasis in sub-counties bordering lake Victoria, Busia District Uganda.
(2005)Background: In Uganda schistosomiasis is distributed country wide along the main water bodies especially in lakes. Objectives: The study was aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of the people concerning ... -
Community knowledge, perceptions and beliefs towards utilization of insecticide treated nets in Busia District, Uganda.
(2009-10)BACKGROUND: Use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) is one of the proven effective malaria control methods. One of the major challenges to ITNs utilization has been access to the ITNs. Busia is one of the districts in which ... -
Community perception of intestinal schistosomiasis in Busia District of Uganda.
(Kenya Medical Association, 2007-02-02)Objective: To elicit and understand peoples’ perceptions of intestinal schistosomiasis that is a prerequisite for designing appropriate control strategies. Design: Cross-sectional study using six focus group discussions ...