Perception of Primary Schools children, Teachers and Parents on Schistosomiasis Mansoni Mass Drug Administration in Nyamagana District Mwanza.

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Lidume, Emmanuel. Thomas, CUHAS/MD/400941/T/12

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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : www.bugando.ac.tzLanguage: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania : Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] : ©2018Description: ix; 44 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s):

Summary: Abstract: Background: Schistosoma mansoni is among the known neglected tropical disease (NTD) in Tanzania. SM are a group of trematodes living in human intestines and their eggs excreted through feaces. SM is commonly found in the Great lake zones in East Africa because the fresh water favors their intermediate host snails. Objectives: To assess Perceptions of primary schools children, teachers and parents on schistosomiasis mansoni mass drug administration in Nyamagana district Mwanza. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bugarika Market area and the primary schools of Mlimani and Milonge in Nyamagana district in Mwanza. Participants were recruited consecutively until the estimated sample size achieved. Data was collected by using a structure questionnaire. The data obtained was entered and then analyzed using the SPSS version 20.

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Abstract:

Background: Schistosoma mansoni is among the known neglected tropical disease (NTD) in Tanzania. SM are a group of trematodes living in human intestines and their eggs excreted through feaces. SM is commonly found in the Great lake zones in East Africa because the fresh water favors their intermediate host snails.

Objectives: To assess Perceptions of primary schools children, teachers and parents on schistosomiasis mansoni mass drug administration in Nyamagana district Mwanza.

Methodology: This was a descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bugarika Market area and the primary schools of Mlimani and Milonge in Nyamagana district in Mwanza. Participants were recruited consecutively until the estimated sample size achieved. Data was collected by using a structure questionnaire. The data obtained was entered and then analyzed using the SPSS version 20.

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