Cystic Echinococcosis: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) among Surgically Operated Cases in Fars Province, Southern Iran.

Zahra HosseiniReza Shahriarirad Bahador Shahriarirad Sarkari

Published in: Journal of parasitology research (2021)

Findings of the study revealed that the CE patients in southern Iran had poor knowledge and attitude toward the disease, and their practice may help in maintaining the disease in the community. Health education is highly needed to increase community awareness and to prevent and control this neglected parasitic infection in the area.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
primary care
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
quality improvement
patient reported