The Influence of Poverty and Culture on the Transmission of Parasitic Infections in Rural Nicaraguan Villages
المؤلفون المشاركون
Chapman, Gretchen B.
Galvani, Alison
Karan, Abraar
المصدر
Journal of Parasitology Research
العدد
المجلد 2012، العدد 2012 (31 ديسمبر/كانون الأول 2012)، ص ص. 1-12، 12ص.
الناشر
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
تاريخ النشر
2012-08-15
دولة النشر
مصر
عدد الصفحات
12
التخصصات الرئيسية
الملخص EN
Intestinal parasitic infections cause one of the largest global burdens of disease.
To identify possible areas for interventions, a structured questionnaire addressing knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding parasitic infections as well as the less studied role of culture and resource availability was presented to mothers of school-age children in rural communities around San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
We determined that access to resources influenced knowledge, attitude, and behaviors that may be relevant to transmission of parasitic infections.
For example, having access to a clinic and prior knowledge about parasites was positively correlated with the practice of having fencing for animals, having fewer barefoot children, and treating children for parasites.
We also found that cultural beliefs may contribute to parasitic transmission.
Manifestations of machismo culture and faith in traditional medicines conflicted with healthy practices.
We identified significant cultural myths that prevented healthy behaviors, including the beliefs that cutting a child’s nails can cause tetanus and that showering after a hot day caused sickness.
The use of traditional medicine was positively correlated with the belief in these cultural myths.
Our study demonstrates that the traditional knowledge, attitude, and practice model could benefit from including components that examine resource availability and culture.
نمط استشهاد جمعية علماء النفس الأمريكية (APA)
Karan, Abraar& Chapman, Gretchen B.& Galvani, Alison. 2012. The Influence of Poverty and Culture on the Transmission of Parasitic Infections in Rural Nicaraguan Villages. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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نمط استشهاد الجمعية الأمريكية للغات الحديثة (MLA)
Karan, Abraar…[et al.]. The Influence of Poverty and Culture on the Transmission of Parasitic Infections in Rural Nicaraguan Villages. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474707
نمط استشهاد الجمعية الطبية الأمريكية (AMA)
Karan, Abraar& Chapman, Gretchen B.& Galvani, Alison. The Influence of Poverty and Culture on the Transmission of Parasitic Infections in Rural Nicaraguan Villages. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474707
نوع البيانات
مقالات
لغة النص
الإنجليزية
الملاحظات
Includes bibliographical references
رقم السجل
BIM-474707
قاعدة معامل التأثير والاستشهادات المرجعية العربي "ارسيف Arcif"
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تقوم هذه الخدمة بالتحقق من التشابه أو الانتحال في الأبحاث والمقالات العلمية والأطروحات الجامعية والكتب والأبحاث باللغة العربية، وتحديد درجة التشابه أو أصالة الأعمال البحثية وحماية ملكيتها الفكرية. تعرف اكثر