Knowledge, attitudes and practices of high school students on faecal peril in the canton of Kaboli
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Summary Objective: Assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of high school students in the canton of Kaboli regarding faecal peril in their environment. Materials/Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted from April 28 to May 06, 2022. The socio-demographic aspects of the pupils and their parents, as well as their level of knowledge and practice regarding faecal peril, were studied. Results: 261 students with an average age of 17.8 years were included. The most represented age group was 17 to 20. Students' knowledge of the definition of peril was low, at 29.5%. The best-known mode of contamination for fecal peril diseases was contact with flies or unprotected or inadequately protected food, reported by 70.1% of students. Cholera and typhoid fever were the fecal peril diseases most widely known and cited by students (73.2% and 54.0% respectively). In 15.7% of cases, students reported defecating in the open air. Ignorance of the definition of faecal peril was associated with low levels of regular hand-washing (p=0.047) and food protection (p=0.031). Conclusion: This study shows that students' level of knowledge about faecal peril is satisfactory. However, it must be recognized that more needs to be done to optimize the prevention of faecal peril. Key words: Fecal peril, cholera, prevention, hand washing, Togo.
Institutions: University of Kara, University of Lomé
Language: French
Topic: Food Safety and Hygiene
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7123698960