| local knowledge and attitudes about onchocerciasis in oji-river local government area of enugu state, nigeria. | a total of 556 individuals in agbalenyi community of oji-river local government area of enugu state, nigeria were studied using questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews to determine the socio-cultural factors affecting the transmission of onchocerciasis. the result revealed a low level of knowledge about the cause, prevention and complications of onchocerciasis. respondents have developed a cultural system around the disease due to long exposure. the majority are awar ... | 2002 | 12558348 |