Table 4.
Description and results of the questionnaire among the respondents to the ChaLKS-Medical (n = 283) and ChaLKS-Social&Health (n = 66)
| Item | ChaLKS-Medical (n = 283) | ChaLKS-Social&Health (n = 66) |
|---|---|---|
| Correct answers, mean (SD) | 7.0 (2.3) | 1.8 (2.4) |
| Is CD endemic to the Americas? n (%) | 257 (90.8) | 13 (19.7) |
| Is CD endemic to Africa? n (%) | 184 (65) | – |
| Is CD endemic to Europe? n (%) | 257 (90.8) | 21 (31.8) |
| Can CD be transmitted through blood transfusions? n (%) | 190 (67.1) | – |
| Can CD be transmitted from mother to child? n (%) | 167 (59.0) | 10 (15.2) |
| Can CD be transmitted through sexual contact? n (%) | – | 13 (19.7) |
| Can CD be transmitted by living with a person who has the disease? n (%) | – | 15 (22.7) |
| Can CD be transmitted by an insect bite? n (%) | – | 27 (40.9) |
| Can CD be transmitted by kissing bugs? n (%) | 192 (67.8) | – |
| Can CD affect the heart? n (%) | 239 (84.8) | 13 (19.7) |
| Can CD affect the stomach and bowels? n (%) | 213 (75.3) | – |
| Is CD diagnosed via serology? n (%) | 214 (75.6) | – |
| Is there treatment for CD? n (%) | – | 22 (33.3) |
| What drug is used to treat CD? n (%) | 66 (23.3) | – |
CD = Chagas disease; ChaLKS = Chagas Level of Knowledge Scale.