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Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) categorized as a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted through the snail intermediate host. Schistosomiasis can cause serious complications and also inhibit growth in children. North Lore District is an endemic area for schistosomiasis, including Wuasa Village, Watumaeta Village, and Alitupu Village. Therefore, this study aims to determine the description of schistosomiasis prevention practices in the community in these three villages as endemic areas for schistosomiasis. This study used a quantitative study with a descriptive cross-sectional design involving 70 respondents selected based on the accidental sampling method. The analysis was carried out using SPSS using univariate analysis. The results showed that the majority of respondents used PPE while working (84.3%), routinely washed their hands with soap (97.1%), used bar soap (60.0%), used PDAM water as a source of drinking/cooking water (36.6%), processed drinking water by cooking (62.9%), used PDAM water for bathing/washing (60%), used private toilets (92.9%), used bathrooms for washing and bathing (70 people, 100%). In addition, the prevalence of families who had been infected with schistosomiasis from Wuasa Village, Watumaeta Village, and Alitupu Village were 8.6%, 4.3%, and 2.9%, respectively. In conclusion, efforts to increase public awareness regarding the prevention of schistosomiasis and the need for cross-sector collaboration are still needed.

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Prevention Schistosomiasis Poso Lore Utara Zoonoses

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