Question | Response | Number (%) |
---|---|---|
What is the cause of podoconiosis? | Evil Spirit | 178 (45.3) |
Insect | 15 (3.8) | |
Soil/mud | 34 (8.6) | |
Contact with dirty water | 6 (1.5) | |
Do not know | 60 (20.4) | |
Is podoconiosis preventable? | Yes | 332 (84.5) |
No | 61 (15.5) | |
If the response to the above question is ‘Yes’: How can one prevent podoconiosis? | Wearing shoes | 94 (28.3) |
Washing foot with soap and water | 92 (27.7) | |
Avoiding marriage with podoconiosis-affected family members | 162 (48.8) | |
Avoiding contact with podoconiosis patients | 126 (38.0) |