Black flies and Onchocerciasis: Knowledge, attitude and practices among inhabitants of Alabameta, Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria

This study reports knowledge of residents of Alabameta community, Osun State, Nigeria on the bioecology and socio-economic burden of black flies and onchocerciasis. MethodsUsing structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), a total of 150 community respondents participated in the study. ResultsThe knowledge of the residents on the existence of black flies in the community was significant (p
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research