Knowledge and Attitude of Newly Graduated Doctors towards Soil Transmitted Helminthic Infections- Sudan-2017
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The main soil transmitted nematode species are Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and the hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenal). Medical students and residents interest in global health has been growing rapidly. Meanwhile, educational opportunities for trainees remain limited, and many trainees participate in global health experiences abroad without adequate preparation. Research Methodology: This was institutional-based cross sectional study concerning knowledge and attitude of the soil transmitted helminthes among (218) newly graduated doctors with 100% response rate. The data were collected in December 2016 using standardized self-administered questionnaire composed 36 close-ended questions Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Univariate analysis for all determinants, bivariate analysis was carried by cross tabulation. Results: There were statistically significant differences between type of curriculum 51.8% traditional with the main intervention strategy to control the spread of the helminthes (P-value = 0.000). Also, significant difference (P-value = 0.000), between type of curriculum and drug of choice of an adult patient with Ascariasis. And type of curriculum with primary prevention for Ancylostoma duodenal significant different was (P-value = 0.000). Conclusion: Participants from medical colleges in Sudan seems to be studied in theoretically 81.2%, and 51.8% of participants studying on traditional curriculum and the level of their knowledge regarding soil transmitted helminthes was negative in terms of treatment, prevention and control.
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Hafiz A, Mustafa K and Daffa Alam
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