%0 Journal Article
%9 ACL : Articles dans des revues avec comité de lecture répertoriées par l'AERES
%A Domche, A.
%A Nana-Djeunga, H. C.
%A Yemeli, L. D.
%A Nanga, C. L.
%A Boussinesq, Michel
%A Njiokou, F.
%A Pion, Sébastien
%A Kamgno, J.
%T Knowledge/perception and attitude/practices of populations of two first-line communities of the Centre Region of Cameroon regarding onchocerciasis and black fly nuisance and bio-ecology
%D 2021
%L fdi:010083298
%G ENG
%J Parasites and Vectors
%@ 1756-3305
%K Knowledge ; Attitude ; Practice ; Onchocerciasis ; Black fly ; Vector control
%K CAMEROUN
%M ISI:000710216500002
%N 1
%P 546 [9 ]
%R 10.1186/s13071-021-05048-y
%U https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010083298
%> https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/2021-12/010083298.pdf
%V 14
%W Horizon (IRD)
%X Background: Despite high black fly densities in persisting onchocerciasis foci in Cameroon, no vector control has ever been carried out to complement Community-Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI). As a prelude to community-based vector control, this study explored knowledge/perception and attitude/practice (KAP) of populations of two first-line communities regarding onchocerciasis, black fly nuisance and bio-ecology. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in two communities of the Bafia Health District, following a household-based interview approach using a structured questionnaire. KAP scores were calculated and categorised as good or poor based on the number of correct or positive responses. Associations between KAP and socio-demographic parameters were explored using logistic regression models. Results: A total of 215 individuals aged 15-100 years were interviewed. Positive associations were observed between good knowledge/perception and age and the duration of residency in the community. Most respondents (91.6%) described having post-biting sequels (oedema, itching) and more than half (69.3%) admitted that black fly bites affect their productivity. Although 81.4% of the respondents stated that black fly densities are higher during the rainy season, only 10.7% of them knew that they breed in the river. Also, 59.5% of the interviewees stated that black flies bite not only outdoors but also indoors, and 78.6% of enrolees were ready to help to fight against black flies. Most of the respondents were well aware of onchocerciasis, even though the transmission mode and vector bio-ecology were not well known. Conclusion: This study revealed the need to implement community-based vector control to support CDTI in the fight against onchocerciasis and to reduce black fly nuisance.
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