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Cutaneous leishmaniasis–Awareness, knowledge and practices among general population in rural and urban areas in Malakand region, Pakistan / Leishmaniose cutânea - conscientização, conhecimentos e práticas entre a população em geral nas áreas rurais e urbanas da região de Malakand, Paquistão
Khan, W; Khan, I; Ullah, H; Zain, S. N. M; Panhwar, W. A; Mehmood, S. A; Ahmed, S; Siyal, G. B; Ahmad, M. S; Shah, M; Rafique, T; Ali, N; Salim, M; Hussain, A.
Affiliation
  • Khan, W; University of Malakand. Department of Zoology. Laboratory of Parasitology. Lower Dir. PK
  • Khan, I; Swat Medical College. Medical College. Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital. Medical Unit A. Saidu Sharif Swat. PK
  • Ullah, H; University of Peshawar. Department of Zoology. Peshawar. PK
  • Zain, S. N. M; University of Malaya. Faculty of Science. Institute of Biological Sciences. Kuala Lumpur. MY
  • Panhwar, W. A; Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur. Department of Zoology. Miris. PK
  • Mehmood, S. A; Hazara University. Department of Zoology. Mansehra. PK
  • Ahmed, S; Hazara University. Department of Zoology. Mansehra. PK
  • Siyal, G. B; Sindh University Jamshoro. Department of Zoology. Hyderabad. PK
  • Ahmad, M. S; University of Swabi. Department of Zoology. Swabi. PK
  • Shah, M; University of Swat. Centre for Animal Sciences & Fisheries. Swat. PK
  • Rafique, T; University of Malakand. Department of Zoology. Laboratory of Parasitology. Lower Dir. PK
  • Ali, N; University of Haripur. Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics. Haripur. PK
  • Salim, M; University of Haripur. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management. Haripur. PK
  • Hussain, A; University of Haripur. Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management. Haripur. PK
Braz. j. biol ; 82: 1-6, 2022. tab
Article in En | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1468440
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ABSTRACT
Malakand region is an endemic area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). However, there are limited number of studies of this disease in Pakistan. Therefore, a study was conducted to understand the level of awareness attitude and practice among the residents of Makaland towards CL and the disease vectors. This study adopted a cross-sectional approach with a total of 400 respondents (n=93 rural and n= 307 urban). Overall, the population in Malakand region (61.2%) were well-informed in the role of sand fly in transmitting diseases, but most lack knowledge on the vector's behavior and almost a quarter (24.5%) were unable to provide knowledge on proper control measures. Alarmingly, the practice and attitudes of the general population was not satisfactory as close to half (49.8%) of the population did adopt any control method. This study calls for increase in awareness through health education campaign to reduce the risk of cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks in the future.
RESUMO
A região de Malakand é uma área endêmica para leishmaniose cutânea (CL). No entanto, há um número limitado de estudos sobre esta doença no Paquistão. Portanto, foi realizado um estudo para entender o nível de atitude e prática de conscientização entre os residentes de Makaland em relação aos CL e os vetores da doença. Este estudo adotou uma abordagem transversal com um total de 400 entrevistados (n = 93 rural e n = 307 urbano). No geral, a população da região de Malakand (61,2%) estava bem informada sobre o papel da mosca na transmissão de doenças, mas a maioria não possui conhecimento sobre o comportamento do vetor e quase um quarto (24,5%) foi incapaz de fornecer conhecimento sobre medidas de controle adequadas . De maneira alarmante, a prática e as atitudes da população em geral não foram satisfatórias, pois cerca da metade (49,8%) da população adotou algum método de controle. Este estudo apela ao aumento da conscientização por meio de campanhas de educação em saúde para reduzir o risco de surtos de leishmaniose cutânea no futuro.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Psychodidae / Mosquito Control / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Mosquito Vectors Limits: Animals / Humans Language: En Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: BIOLOGIA Year: 2022 Type: Article

Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Psychodidae / Mosquito Control / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Mosquito Vectors Limits: Animals / Humans Language: En Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: BIOLOGIA Year: 2022 Type: Article