Table 2. Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards yaws-like lesions^.
| Domain | n* | %* |
|---|---|---|
| Reported causes of yaws-like lesions | ||
| Germs | 895 | 77.1% |
| Contact | 532 | 45.8% |
| Washing with Dirty Water | 610 | 52.5% |
| Drinking with Dirty Water | 590 | 50.8% |
| Insect Bites | 224 | 19.3% |
| Witchcraft | 129 | 11.2% |
| Curse | 83 | 7.2% |
| Punishment from God | 30 | 2.6% |
| Other** | 365 | 31.5% |
| No answer given | 179 | 15.4% |
| Where would you try to seek care | ||
| Nurse | 695 | 59.9% |
| Doctor | 518 | 44.6% |
| Traditional Healer | 481 | 41.4% |
| Witch Doctor | 38 | 3.3% |
| Pharmacy | 426 | 36.7% |
| Shop | 28 | 2.5% |
| Teacher | 24 | 2.1% |
| Family | 57 | 5% |
| No Answer Given | 3 | 0.3% |
| Factors affecting where to seek care | ||
| Cost of Travel | 646 | 55.6% |
| Cost of Treatment | 1029 | 88.6% |
| What my family think | 51 | 4.4% |
| Previous Experience | 50 | 4.4% |
| Experience of other individuals | 43 | 3.8% |
| No Answer Given | 179 | 15.4% |
| Treatments participants reported using | ||
| Gentian | 434 | 37.3% |
| Topya | 434 | 37.3% |
| Animal Products | 36 | 3.1% |
| Dressings | 224 | 19.3% |
| Tablets | 505 | 43.5% |
| Injections | 537 | 46.2% |
| No Answer Given | 27 | 2.3% |
*Participants could report more than one answer for some questions and therefore the total adds up to more than the total number of participants in the study
^ Answers based on closed question on possible causes
** This category included a broad range of responses related to hygiene but without specifying dirty water or contact with an unwell individual