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Journal Article > Research

Knowledge, attitude and practices of snakebite management amongest health workers in Cameroon: Need for continuous training and capacity building

Taieb F, Dub T, Madec Y, Tondeur L, Chippaux JP, Lebreton M, Medang R, Foute FNN, Tchoffo D, Potet J, Alcoba G, Comte E, Einterz EM, Nkwescheu AS
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Abstract
Snakebite has only recently been recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the WHO. Knowledge regarding snakebites and its care is poor both at the population level, and at the health care staff level. The goal of this study was to describe the level of knowledge and clinical practice regarding snakebite among health care staff from Cameroon.
Countries
Cameroon
Subject Area
models of careneglected tropical diseasesaccess to health care
DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0006716
Published Date
25-Oct-2018
PubMed ID
30359385
Languages
English
Journal
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 12, Issue 10
Issue Date
25-Oct-2018
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