A Descriptive Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs on Kalaazar among the Residents of Marigat Sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKiarie, Martha
dc.contributor.authorNzau, Anastasia
dc.contributor.authorNgumbi, Philip
dc.contributor.authorWaithima, Abraham K.
dc.contributor.authorBowen, Michael
dc.contributor.authorNzunza, Rosemary
dc.contributor.authorIngonga, Johnstone M.
dc.contributor.authorNgure, Peter Kamau
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-08T08:28:49Z
dc.date.available2021-06-08T08:28:49Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionPublished Journal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractObjective: To establish the level of knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs related to kala azar among residents of Marigat sub - County, Baringo County. Methods: The sub-County is divided into 37 sub-locations and of these 8 herein referred to as villages were considered for this study. A total of 670 households were randomly drawn from the 8 villages, and this formed the sample population. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews of key informants. Results: The findings indicated that the respondents were well informed on kala azar; the cause and treatment. They also had favorable attitude toward the disease. They were aware that the disease was curable and sought treatment from health facilities as opposed to traditional alternatives. In seeking treatment, the residents were faced with challenges such as the long distance to health facilities, long period of treatment and the attendant cost of caring for a leishmaniasis patient. The respondents were aware that the disease was spread by an insect; however, they were not aware of preventive measures. Most live in destitute houses which predisposed them to the infective bite of the vector. Most of the respondents are not employed and the cost of treatment, in addition to attendant costs places a heavy economic burden on them. Conclusion: The results showed good awareness of leishmaniasis, positive attitude and practices among the respondents which are important attributes in community participation. These findings are quite encouraging to researchers planning control programs because such a community would be more receptive to suggested control measures.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipDepartment of Science and Health, Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya, Department of Technical and Applied Biology, Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, Centre for Biotechnology, Reasearch and Development, Leishmaniasis Laboratory, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya, Department of Advanced Research and Training, Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa, African Population and Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenyaen_US
dc.identifier.citationKiarie, M. W., Nzau, A. M., Ngumbi, P. M., Waithima, A., Bowen, M. K., Nzunza, R. M., Ingonga, J. M., & Ngure, P. K. (2016). A Descriptive Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs on Kalaazar among the Residents of Marigat Sub-county, Baringo County, Kenya: International Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health: Volume 6, Issue 2, 2016en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3543
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Healthen_US
dc.subjectKala azaren_US
dc.subjectLeishmaniasisen_US
dc.subjectSand flyen_US
dc.titleA Descriptive Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs on Kalaazar among the Residents of Marigat Sub-county, Baringo County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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