Investigators
Study information
- Research Area: None infectious diseases- NTD
- Research type: Cross-sectional study
- Start date: Feb 01, 2019
- End date: Nov 30, 2021
Study aim of the objectives
General objective is to assess knowledge, attitude and practices towards podoconiosis among health professionals and population in high burden zone in Rwanda and Specific objectives are to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices of the community towards podoconiosis, etiology, treatment and prevention; to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals towards podoconiosis, etiology, treatment, and prevention.
Study setting/Area (Location)
Rwanda- Musanze, Burera, Nyamasheke and Rusizi districts
Implementing institution
Rwanda Biomedical Center
Department/Division
Medical Research Center
Impact on Policy
Determine factors impeding control and prevention of Podoconiosis and to put in place appropriate public intervention measures