Risk factors of foodborne parasitic diseases still remain in China: a WeChat-based knowledge, attitudes, and practices study
Although majority of the Chinese public (76.65%) demonstrates adequate level of knowledge on foodborne parasitic diseases, there is a need to enhance personal hygiene practices and dietary habits, particularly the utilization of distinct cutting boards and the consumption of raw fish. A WeChat official account is an accessible tool for spreading foodborne parasitic diseases related health information to the public. WeChat-based health education should be implemented to enhance public awareness regarding the prevention and control of foodborne parasitic diseases.
Authors
- Fanzhen Mao
- Yaobao Liu
- Bixian Ni
- Jiayao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6252-9549)
- Fengzai Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9937-0620)
- Qiang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8519-5158)
Institutions
- Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20279-1
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06
Funders
- Jiangsu Commission of Health
- Government of Jiangsu Province