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Knowledge, Awareness, and Health-Seeking Behaviour Regarding Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Female Adolescents in Riverine Communities of Abuja, Nigeria

2026-01-05 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThe success of programs to control Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) like schistosomiasis is heavily dependent on the knowledge and health behaviors of affected populations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and health-seeking behaviours regarding urinary schistosomiasis among female adolescents, a key demographic, in riverine communities of Abuja, Nigeria. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 female adolescents (aged 10-19) in Gui War...

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