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Correspondence to Author: Nazeh Al-Abd1,^2*, Omar A. A. Bamaga ³ 

1. Dept. of Para-Clinic, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aden University, Aden, Yemen.
2. Dept. of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology , Aden, Yemen.
3. Dept. of Fundamental Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, Hadhramout University, Hadramout, Yemen.

DOI: 10.52338/jobio.2025.4158

Abstract:

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are considered a significant health problem in developing countries, especially economically disadvantaged communities. Understanding knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) are crucial for intervention strategies. Currently, there is insufficient data on the KAP towards IPIs among internally displaced persons in Yemen.
Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP)towards IPIs among internally displaced persons in Saber camp, Lahaj Governorate, Yemen, from May - November 2019.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 126 households of internally displaced persons from Saber camp. A pre-tested structural questionnaire was used to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 statistical software.
Results:A total of 350 participated voluntarily in this study. Of the 350 respondents, 120 (34.3%) were males, and 230 (65.7 %) were females. The age of respondents ranged from 18 to 71 years old. Overall, only 42 (33.3%) participants have heard about intestinal parasites without proper knowledge about the signs and symptoms, causes, and ways of transmission of IPIs. Regarding their attitude towards IPIs, out of the 42 participants who have heard about intestinal parasites, only 3(7.1%) considered intestinal parasites harmful to people’s health. Regarding their practice, the study showed that there were no proper preventive measures such as hand washing habits, water consumption, and personal hygiene.
Conclusion and recommendations: The current study reported a high rate of inadequate KAP on IPIs infection. So, health authorities must take more efforts and vital actions to reduce these knowledge gaps, control the conditions, implement preventive measures such as good hygiene, provide safe water at home, and promote sanitation and education at the community level. The present study provides valuable data to health authorities that can be used to establish an evidence-based control strategy and implement adequate preventive measures.

Citation:

Nazeh Al-Abd , Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Internally displaced Persons in Saber Camp, Lahaj, Yemen. Journal of Biomedicines 2024.