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Table 2 Perceptions and experiences about podoconiosis prevention

From: Podoconiosis patients’ willingness to pay for treatment services in Northwest Ethiopia: potential for cost recovery

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)