Table 1 Explanation of the general knowledge scoring process
Question | Possible answers | Points |
|---|---|---|
Are these correct modes of helminth transmission? | • Eating without washing hands | + 1 point if ≥ 5 questions were answered affirmatively |
• Drinking from the backwater | ||
• Playing in dirty water | ||
• Walking on garbage | ||
• Not wearing shoes | ||
• Playing in the soil | ||
• Eating raw vegetables/fruits | ||
Are these incorrect modes of transmission (myths)? | • Eating too much sugar | - 1 point if ≥ 2 questions were answered affirmatively |
• Eating too much fruit | ||
• Eating rotten food | ||
Are these symptoms of intestinal worm infections? | • Fatigue | + 1 point if ≥ 5 questions were answered affirmatively |
• Hard time concentrating | ||
• Hard time thinking | ||
• Diarrhoea | ||
• Not growing well | ||
• Abdominal pain | ||
• Lack of appetite | ||
Should you defecate in latrines? | + 1 point if answered affirmatively | |
Should you open air defecate? | - 1 point if answered affirmatively | |
Should you drink from the backwater? | - 1 point if answered affirmatively | |
Total general knowledge score |