Teachers as multipliers of knowledge about schistosomiasis: a possible approach for health education programmes.

Felipe Leão Gomes MurtaCristiano Lara MassaraMaria Gabriela RodriguesLilian Christina Nóbrega Holsbach BeckTereza Cristina Favre

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2022)

The results of this study underline the importance of schools and teachers as partners in controlling and eliminating schistosomiasis. Teacher training on the disease significantly increases their pupils' knowledge, reflecting empowerment with regard to local health conditions.

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