Background
Methods
Study area and population
Study design and sampling procedure
Data collection methods
Data management and analysis
Ethical considerations
Results
Socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants
Sex | Children FGD (n = 10) | Parents FGD (n = 16) | ||||
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Male No. (%) | Female No.(%) | Total No. (%) | Male No.(%) | Female No.(%) | Total No (%) | |
Sub village | ||||||
Miyu | 13(12.6) | 13(12.6) | 26(25.2) | 40 (23.8) | 24(14.3) | 64 (38.1) |
Bomani | 14(13.6) | 13(12.6) | 27(26.2) | 21(12.5) | 38(22.6) | 59(35.1) |
Butini | 25(24.3) | 25(24.3) | 50(48.5) | 21(12.5) | 24(14.3) | 45(26.8) |
Total | 52 (50.5) | 51(49.5) | 103(100) | 82 (48.8) | 86(51.2) | 168 (100) |
Variable | Children (n = 20) Frequency (%) | Parents (n = 29) Frequency (%) |
---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Males | 10 (50) | 15 (51.7) |
Females | 10 (50) | 14 (48.3) |
Age (yrs) | ||
12–13 | 15 (75) | |
14–15 | 5 (25) | |
≤ 25 | 5 (17.2) | |
25–34 | 11 (37.9) | |
35–44 | 4 (13.8) | |
45–54 | 5 (17.2) | |
≥ 55 | 4 (13.8) | |
Education | ||
Standard four | 4 (20) | |
Standard five | 6 (30) | |
Standard six | 6 (30) | |
Standard seven | 4 (20) | |
No formal | 7 (24.1) | |
Primary | 19 (65.5) | |
Secondary | 3 (10.3) | |
Occupation | ||
Pupil | 20 (100) | |
Subsistence farmer | 27 (93.1) | |
Other | 2 (6.9) |
Priority health problems in the community
Variable | Children response (%) s = 20 | Parents/guardians response (%) n = 29 |
---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 10 (50%) | 14 (48.3%) |
Males | 10 (50%) | 15 (51.7%) |
Age | 12–15 years | 25- 80 years |
Schistosomiasis not perceived to be a major health problem | 10 (50%) | 22 (75.8%) |
Transmission | ||
Completely wrong (hereditary, diet related) | 13 (65%) | 8 (27%) |
Mixed up with gut helminth (eg bare foot around toilets) | 14 (70%) | 14 (48.3) |
Correct that it involves water contact | 15 (75%) | 13 (44.8%) |
Knowledge that snails transmit | 8 (40) | 9 (31%) |
Perception that is man made through excrete disposal | 16 (80%) | 11 (37.9%) |
Water contact through playing | 19 (95%) | 13 (44.8%) |
Symptoms | ||
Abdominal pains | 16 (80%) | 19 (65.5%) |
Passing of blood | 16 (80%) | 19 (65.5%) |
Measures to prevent control | ||
Avoiding random excreta disposal in or near water water bodies (environmental hygiene) | 6 (30%) | 7 (24.1%) |
Avoid playing/swimming in water | 15 (75%) | 9 (31%) |
Snail control | 1 (5%) | 2 (6.8%) |
Health education | 5 (25%) | 8 (27%) |