People's knowledge and attitude to elephantiasis and its prevention in southwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education | October 1, 2006| | COPYRIGHT 2006 Institute of Health Promotion and Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

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A qualitative, phenomenological study using focus group discussions and unstructured in-depth interviews was conducted in Bitta and Medaboo villages in Kafa zone, southwest Ethiopia. The aims of this study were to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about the cause and consequences of lymphatic filariasis. The results of the study are to be utilised to provide a theoretical basis for providing health education materials and devising health promotion programmes and strategies. Participants included community leaders, village elders, traditional ...

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