Publications by authors named "Z Yong-Gen"
[Assessment of schistosomiasis elimination in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
May 2018
Objective: To assess the state of schistosomiasis elimination in 6 districts of Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, so as to provide the evidence for the formulation of consolidation measures.
Methods: Three towns (streets) were selected according to the schistosomiasis epidemic degree in each district, and one village was sampled from each town. The on-site assessment was carried out between 2016 and 2017, including snail survey, population investigation and domestic animal investigation.
[Investigation of major parasitic diseases and related knowledge, attitude and practice among rural residents in Liyang City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of major parasitic diseases and the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to them among rural residents in Liyang City, with the goal of informing preventive strategies.
- A total of 759 residents were tested, revealing a very low infection rate of 0.26%, with only two mild cases detected, indicating overall low prevalence of parasitic infections.
- Awareness of parasitic diseases was low, particularly for clonorchiasis (13.8%), and factors such as age and education significantly influenced residents' understanding of prevention methods; practices like handwashing and cooking food properly were somewhat common, but risky behaviors, such as consuming raw fish and using fresh feces as fertilizer, were also noted.
[ status monitoring in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province from 2013 to 2016].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
April 2017
To analyze the snail distribution and the changes of snail situation in Changzhou City from 2013 to 2016, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis prevention and control interventions. The data of snail monitoring in Changzhou City from 2013 to 2016 were collected and statistically analyzed. The total area with snails was 40.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Infection status of and its related knowledge and behavior among special population in Changzhou City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
March 2017
To investigate the prevalence of infection and related knowledge and behavior among special population in Changzhou City, so as to provide the evidence for formulating effective measures of toxoplasmosis prevention. The pregnant women and patients with neoplasia in Changzhou hospitals, and livestock and poultry breeding or processing workers were selected as the subjects of the study. Venous blood samples were collected from each participant for detecting IgG and IgM antibodies against by ELISA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Investigation on knowledge, attitude, and practice of schistosomiasis prevention and control and infection status in Armed Police Forces stationed along Yangtze River].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to schistosomiasis prevention among Armed Police Forces stationed along the Yangtze River to help improve prevention measures.
- A survey of 376 soldiers revealed a 72.87% knowledge passing rate about schistosomiasis, with higher rates among soldiers from endemic areas and those with more education.
- Only 0.53% of soldiers tested positive for infection, with a majority having positive attitudes toward prevention, although protective behaviors when in water could be improved.