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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward female genital schistosomiasis among community women and healthcare professionals in Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo

2023-07-18

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium causes female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), which leads to diverse lesions in the female genital tract and several complications, including women infertility and a higher risk for HIV transmission. This study, therefore, aims to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward FGS and associated factors among wo...

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88078c0d-cdbb-5925-b724-092a5b2ff54b
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10.1101/2023.07.17.23292750
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