Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective
Schistosomiasis, second only to malaria, poses a significant threat to many regions worldwide, particularly tropical and subtropical areas. The Philippines, located in a tropical region, has long suffered from the serious public health hazards of schistosomiasis. We recognize that, besides direct sn...
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| author | Xiaodong Yao Yihan Chen Keda Chen Lijun Lin Jiangyue Zhong Chaojun Shan Mingcheng Liu Xintong Chen Yijie Zhang Hongyu Li |
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| description | Schistosomiasis, second only to malaria, poses a significant threat to many regions worldwide, particularly tropical and subtropical areas. The Philippines, located in a tropical region, has long suffered from the serious public health hazards of schistosomiasis. We recognize that, besides direct snail control and mass drug administration, education plays a crucial role, either directly or indirectly, in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis. Therefore, this paper delves into the current status of schistosomiasis in the Philippines, the evolving strategies for prevention and control, and the significance of these efforts, with a particular focus on analyzing the impact, achievements, and challenges of educational interventions in schistosomiasis control. This detailed analysis aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on the overall progress and challenges of schistosomiasis prevention and control in the Philippines. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2bf0f26706654888aad8b35f64ce76432025-08-20T03:17:32ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-04-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15585641558564Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspectiveXiaodong Yao0Yihan Chen1Keda Chen2Lijun Lin3Jiangyue Zhong4Chaojun Shan5Mingcheng Liu6Xintong Chen7Yijie Zhang8Hongyu Li9School of Marxism, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaSchool of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, ChinaSchistosomiasis, second only to malaria, poses a significant threat to many regions worldwide, particularly tropical and subtropical areas. The Philippines, located in a tropical region, has long suffered from the serious public health hazards of schistosomiasis. We recognize that, besides direct snail control and mass drug administration, education plays a crucial role, either directly or indirectly, in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis. Therefore, this paper delves into the current status of schistosomiasis in the Philippines, the evolving strategies for prevention and control, and the significance of these efforts, with a particular focus on analyzing the impact, achievements, and challenges of educational interventions in schistosomiasis control. This detailed analysis aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on the overall progress and challenges of schistosomiasis prevention and control in the Philippines.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1558564/fullschistosomiasisSchistosoma japonicumhealth educationPhilippinesprevention strategies |
| spellingShingle | Xiaodong Yao Yihan Chen Keda Chen Lijun Lin Jiangyue Zhong Chaojun Shan Mingcheng Liu Xintong Chen Yijie Zhang Hongyu Li Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective Frontiers in Public Health schistosomiasis Schistosoma japonicum health education Philippines prevention strategies |
| title | Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective |
| title_full | Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective |
| title_fullStr | Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective |
| title_short | Prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the Philippines from a health education perspective |
| title_sort | prevention and control of schistosomiasis in the philippines from a health education perspective |
| topic | schistosomiasis Schistosoma japonicum health education Philippines prevention strategies |
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