Knowledge and awareness of neglected tropical diseases and control strategies among healthcare students in five Asian countries: A cross-sectional study

• Published in: Clinical epidemiology and global health 2024-05, Vol.27, p.101576, Article 101576
• Main Authors: Htay, Mila Nu Nu, Swed, Sarya, Elsayed, MohamedE.G., Yasir Arafat, S.M., Marthoenis, Marthoenis, Marzo, Roy Rillera, El-Abasiri, Radwa Abdullah Abdelatif, Naing, Zay Yar, San, Lin Phyo Phyo, Thantry, Anita Devi Krishnan, Kyaw, Thin Mon, Myint, Wai Wai, Gurusamy, Jayakumar, Lutfi Abas, Adinegara Bin, Moe, Soe
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Allied health students; Asia; Medical students; Neglected tropical diseases; Prevention and control
• ISSN: 2213-3984; 2213-3984
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2024.101576

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) usually affect the population living in poverty, especially in low- and middle-income countries located in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed to assess the awareness of NTDs and willingness to participate in prevention and control measures and their associated factors among healthcare students in Asian countries. This cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting healthcare students from Asia mainly Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Syria. Data was collected via online Google form and analyzed in both descriptive and general linear model by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A total of 1115 respondents participated; among them, 66.1% were medical and the majority (>70%) of the respondents revealed their willingness to participate in the prevention and control programmes. Being a medical student (B = 2.00, P