Knowledge, practices and perceptions of geo-helminthes infection among parents of pre-school age children of coastal region, Kenya

Abstract

Our results show that to a large extent the parents of the pre-school age children have information on worm infections. However, some cultural beliefs and practices on the pathology and mode of transmission mentioned could be a hindrance to prevention and control efforts. There is need to implement health promotion campaigns to strengthen the impact of control strategies and reduce infection.