Knowledge and practice of worm infection among mothers of school going children of Arba VDC, Kaski, Nepal
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Background
Parasitic worms (helminths), are serious threat to life. A good knowledge of worm infection among the mothers of child bearing age could help to improve the scenario. The present study aimed to obtain the scenario of the knowledge, and practice of helminth infection in relation to the community’s existing knowledge in a village of western Nepal.
Methods
The present research work was conducted between 01-07-2014 to 31-07-2014 with a structured questionnaire in Arba VDC, Kaski, Nepal
Results
Majority of the mothers were in the age group of 26-30 years, followed by 31-35 years and <25 years. Among the 26-30 years age group mothers, knowledge score was relatively good. Brahmins had highest good knowledge score. Among Hindus knowledge score was more comparing with Buddhists. Practice score was good for almost all participants.
Conclusion
This study has showed a need for more awareness of worm infections for a better health. Governmental policies regarding health education need to increase knowledge of worm infections also important in this context.
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