Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regrading Cholera Outbreaks in IlalaMunicipality of Dar Es Salaam Region, Tanznia

摘要: Objective: The aim of the study was to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cholera outbreaks and measure socio cultural practices that influence in Ilala Municipality Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania. Study design: A cross sectional was conducted municipality Dar es city. Methods: The study population obtained using multistage sampling technique. One ward sampled within ward 10 hamlets (administrative cluster consisting households) were randomly selected. All households within included into sample. structured questionnaire used collect data concerning about factors influencing occurrence within household settings. Information collected number of families people one house, availability toilet facilities toilets house. research project was cleared by ethical clearance committee Muhimbili University College Health Sciences, Salaam, Informed consent was from each consenting participant. Results: Three hundred and ten (310) respondents whom 186 (59.9%) females 124 (40.1%) males aged between 18 84 years. proportion with good knowledge in the 85%. revealed main practices associated occurrence among high level of knowledge water source were: use piped 84.3%, water deep wells 88.3% shallow 71.4%. distribution of low water 15.7%, well 28.6% 11.7%. proportions of respondents quantity adequate water 13.6% inadequate 18.3%. About 14% low level drink without boiling while 31.8% unboiled wash their hands a common container 21.6%. Furthermore with positive attitudes towards prevention this 97.4%. Conclusion recommendations: hygienic concerning cholera lagging behind attitudes. range of specific interventions are likely be necessary for control of cholera population. Misconceptions transmissibility cannot transmitted through cow’s dung, young children stool chicken faeces need addressed..