Awareness Levels of Health‐Related Department Students on Parasitic Diseases and Transmission Routes: A Qualitative Study

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dc.contributor.authorArslan, Ebuzer
dc.contributor.authorYokuş, Ahmet
dc.contributor.authorBedir, Mustafa Doğan
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-04T16:41:53Z
dc.date.available2025-05-04T16:41:53Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentSivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjective: As indicated by data from the World Health Organization, the prevalence of diseases attributable to parasitic infections has been on the rise in recent years. Parasitic diseases are a significant occupational risk for the general population, particularly those working in the healthcare sector. The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of students in health colleges and vocational schools of health regarding the diagnosis, transmission routes, and prevention methods of common parasitic diseases. Method: In order to achieve this goal, content analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained. Results: The study revealed that nursing and medical laboratory students commonly expressed economic factors, hygiene knowledge, hand washing frequency, infrastructure facilities, environmental factors, and the use of common items as important factors related to parasitic diseases and transmission routes. The most frequently encountered parasitic disease was lice. Medical laboratory students stated that pinworm is a parasitic disease, and that vegetables and fruits should be washed to protect against parasitic diseases. They also noted that parasitic diseases can be transmitted through the fekal and respiratory tracts. In contrast, nursing students did not mention pinworm as a parasitic disease or the importance of washing fruits and vegetables to prevent parasitic diseases. Conclusion: Approximately one third of future health personnel candidates were observed to possess sufficient knowledge about parasitic diseases. To maintain their foundational knowledge and enhance their sensitivity, it is crucial to include basic courses alongside vocational courses in later grades. © 2024, Ataturk Universitesi. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.doi10.62425/esbder.1534648
dc.identifier.endpage617
dc.identifier.issn2687-2110
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85213830035
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4
dc.identifier.startpage606
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1534648
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12418/34943
dc.identifier.volume7
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isotr
dc.publisherAtaturk Universitesi
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Midwifery and Health Sciences
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20250504
dc.subjecthealth students
dc.subjectinfect ways
dc.subjectParasitic diseases
dc.subjectqualitative research
dc.titleAwareness Levels of Health‐Related Department Students on Parasitic Diseases and Transmission Routes: A Qualitative Study
dc.title.alternativeSağlıkla İlgili Bölüm Öğrencilerinin Paraziter Hastalıklar ve Bulaş Yollarına İlişkin Farkındalık Düzeyleri: Nitel Bir Araştırma
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