Evaluation of a health education programme in Tayba Qurashi Village, Central Sudan during 1983.
Schistosomiasis, diarrhoeal disease and malaria are spread by improper use of water. The influence of health education on the behaviour of women, who spend their time in the houses and are responsible for their children, was studied in regard to the use of water in Tayba Village in central Sudan. Seventy per cent of the women were illiterate. The education campaign improved understanding of how bilharzia is acquired and how to protect against it. Understanding of how diarrhoea occurs and how to prevent diarrhoea and malaria also increased. Progress was made towards keeping food correctly, in cleanliness of water jars and houses, and in disposal of garbage. The need for cleanliness of latrines and removal of stagnant water was emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000517:prevention & control; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005735:Garbage; D006266:Health Education / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged; D012499:Sanitation / Q000592:standards; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000517:prevention & control; D013397:Sudan; D014038:Toilet Facilities / Q000592:standards; D014881:Water Supply / Q000592:standards