Title: Connaissances, Attitudes et Pratique de la population sur des mesures d'hygiene dans la prevention de diarrhée dans la ville de Kananga : cas du quartier Kamayi dans la commune de Kananga
Authors: PAMBI MUKANGA Pascal
Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Pages: 111-121
Publication Date: 2025/02/28
Abstract:
: Introduction: This study, which focused on the population's knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding compliance with hygiene measures to prevent diarrhoea in Kananga, had several objectives. It was carried out in a commune where diarrhoea epidemics are frequent, particularly in the Kamayi district. Methods: We carried out simple random sampling of households divided into clusters. Each cluster corresponded to a block. This was a qualitative descriptive study. Results: The majority of our respondents were female (54.74%) compared with 45.26% male. The majority of respondents were married (68%), followed by 23% who were single. 100% of our respondents had already heard of hygiene, 95.97% of whom had knowledge of individual and collective hygiene, compared with 4.03% of those who had not, 34.36% of those who had heard about it through interpersonal contact, followed by 27.49% and 24.41%. We also noted that 46.52% of subjects did not apply any hygiene measures after washing, but that only 26.54% washed their hands under running water. In conclusion, we can say that our respondents are familiar with hygiene measures. However, as their application remains a challenge, only the awareness and involvement of the population will make it possible to respect the barrier measures decreed by the World Health Organisation and the political, administrative and health authorities, in partnership with other ministries and non-governmental organisations.