Socio-cultural problems in the execution of a Guinea worm control programme. A case report.
It is a known fact that dracunculiasis (guinea worm infection) can be controlled through the provision of clean water. This case report elucidates some of the problems militating against the effectiveness of such a control method in a rural and illiterate community. These problems are borne from inappropriate equipment, health education and cultural prejudices. Solutions to these problems are suggested.
Ogunniyi
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Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Amole
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D004320:Dracunculiasis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D012423:Rural Health; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014881:Water Supply