study to determine the knowledge of school students regarding schistosomiasis at three levels of education

ABSTRACT

One hundred and fifty students of the school villages were interviewed in order to determine their level of Knowledge in relation to schistosomiasis. The study reveals that the mean knowledge score was very poor at the primary level [17.13], mediocre at the preparatory level [48.28] and at the secondary level [59.14]. The study also reveals that the perceived educational needs of the students are related to the areas of schistosomiasis prevention and treatment. The study emphasizes the importance of health education as a measure of combating schistosomiasis in Egypt