دراسة استبيانية عن الوعي الصحي لطلبة المدارس اإلعدادية حول اللشمانيا الجلدية في مدينة بعقوبة

Abstract

Cutaneous Lieshmaniasis is a parasitic infection caused by unicellular flagellate called lieshmania tropica, which is transmitted by the bite of sand fly, the vector. According to W.H.O estimates more than 350 million persons are Vulnerable for infection by this parasite annually. This study was carried out in Baquba city for the period from April to June 2015, it includes 500 secondary school students of both sexes, and from rural and urban areas. The age range was 16-22 years. A special question are from was constructed for this purpose containing 14 multiple choice questions regarding the parasite transmission, disease, and methods of protection. The results revealed that level of the leads education regarding this subject was fair, however, spreading of these health information among students is recommended