Comparison of knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Regarding Malaria Transmission and Protection between Afghan Refugees and Iranian Residents in Iranshahr, 2005-2006
| Autor: | HR Basseri, K Holakouie Naieni, A Raeisi, Kh Shahandeh, K Akbarzadeh, M Ranjbar, A Parvin |
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| Jazyk: | perština |
| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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| Zdroj: | مجله اپیدمیولوژی ایران, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp 7-13 (2008) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1735-7489 2228-7507 |
| Popis: | Background & Objectives: The aim of present study is to compare Afghan refugees and Iranian residents in terms of their knowledge, attitude and practice concerning malaria transmission and protection in an endemic area in Southeast Iran. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted over a period of 10 months (2004-2005) and involved a total of 775 people, including Iranian and Afghan subjects. The age range of participants was 15 to 55 years. Data collection was done through a structured questionnaire consisting of open and close questions and comprising several, namely personal characteristics details, history of malaria infection and treatments, type of residence, mobility, self protection, facilities, and access to health services. Results: Both Iranians and Afghans were familiar with the three typical symptoms of the disease (fever, chills and muscle aches): 67.1% of Iranians and 78% of Afghans were able to name least one of the three typical symptoms. In both groups the majority of subjects were aware that malaria transmission occurs through mosquito bite but there was a significant difference regarding knowledge of malaria transmission (χ2 =142.2, P |
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