Table 1. Survey and IDI questions regarding the impact of STH and which age groups are affected.
| Interview type | Question | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Survey (n = 480) | Are worms a significant health problem? | 38% YES |
| 62% NO | ||
| IDI (n = 59) | Are you aware of problems associated with worms in people? | 83% YES |
| 17% NO | ||
| IDI (n = 59) | Can you describe what these problems are? | 86% offered an open-ended response (detailed in text) |
| Survey (n = 480) | What age group/who do worms affect? | Children only: 46% |
| Adults only: 1% | ||
| Both children and adults: 27% | ||
| Don’t know: 27% | ||
| IDI (n = 59) | Can you tell us who worms most affect (adults or children)? | Children only: 42% Adults only: 0% Both children and adults: 3% Don’t know: 54% |