Perception and attitudinal factors contributing to periodic deworming of preschool children in an urban slum, Nigeria.

Paul EzeUjunwa Justina AguChioma Lynda AnieboSergius Alex AguLucky Osaheni Lawani

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

Poor coverage of periodic deworming for STH infections in PSAC in this setting are primarily driven by poor specific knowledge of the risks and burden of the infection. Focused health education on the burden and transmission of STH infections could complement existing strategies to improve periodic deworming of PSAC in this setting.

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