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Tập 34, số 8 2024
Effectiveness of communication interventions for toxocariasis prevention among the Khmer population in Tra Cu District, Tra Vinh province, Vietnam
Tác giả: Tao Gia Phu, Tao Gia Hung, Ta Van Tram, Nguyen Tran Hien
Tóm tắt:
Zoonotic diseases, such as toxocariasis, remain a public health concern, particularly in marginalized communities.
Effective prevention requires a multi-sectoral approach, with an emphasis on community-based health education. This
study evaluated the effectiveness of a communication intervention in improving knowledge and preventive practices related to toxocariasis among the Khmer population in Tra Cu District, Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam. A community-based
pre- and post-intervention design was employed. Following the intervention, the proportion of individuals with good
knowledge increased from 32.8% to 67.2% (OR = 6.04; 95% CI: 3.43-10.62), while the proportion demonstrating
good practices rose from 27.7% to 72.3% (OR = 122.44; 95% CI: 27.44-546.45). The intervention also significantly
improved specific behaviors, including regular deworming of pet dogs and cats (p< 0.001), and reduced risky practices
such as no regular hand washing before meals (-17.68%), no regular clean up pet feces (-25.08%), and improper disposal of feces (-24.72%). However, no significant change was observed in attitudes. These findings demonstrate that
community-based communication strategies, supported by local leadership, can substantially enhance knowledge and
practices for toxocariasis prevention. The results highlight the importance of sustained implementation and scale-up of
such interventions across the province.
Summary:
Từ khóa:
Intervention effectiveness; communication intervention; toxocariasis prevention; Khmer population
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51403/0868-2836/2024/2149
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