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 |
The sum of all points was considered for stratification of children into good knowledge (≥ 5 points) or less knowledgeable (< 5 points)