| Literature DB >> 2505382 |
M I Ali1, J Byskov, S S Mokgweetsinyana, J Sibiya, K E Mott.
Abstract
A schistosomiasis control programme integrated into the existing primary health care infrastructure was initiated in Ngamiland, Botswana in 1985 after it was reported that the prevalence of S. mansoni infection among school children in the main town was over 80%. The programme is oriented by a plan of action developed by a national schistosomiasis task force. The target population of the district of Ngamiland is about 75,000 with a population density of less than 1 person per square km. The objectives of reduction of prevalence by 75% and reduction of infections with greater than 100 eggs per gram of faeces by 90% within three years have been achieved within two years. Integration of diagnosis and treatment into the health clinics and health posts has been slower than anticipated. Health education, water supply and sanitation are considered to be the fundamental basis for maintenance of control.Entities:
Keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Botswana; Child; Delivery Of Health Care; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Education; English Speaking Africa; Environment; Examinations And Diagnoses; Health; Health Education; Health Facilities; Health Services; Health Surveys; Integrated Programs; Kap Surveys; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Mobile Health Units; Natural Resources; Organization And Administration; Parasitic Diseases; Population; Population Characteristics; Primary Health Care; Programs; Public Health; Research Methodology; Rural Population; Sampling Studies; Sanitation; Southern Africa; Studies; Surveys; Training Activities; Training Programs; Treatment; Water Supply; Youth
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Year: 1989 PMID： 2505382
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trop Med Parasitol ISSN： 0177-2392