TITLE:
Nursing Prevention of Schistosomiasis and Contributing Factors: A Case of Endemic Area of Musenyi Zone, in Bujumbura-Burundi
AUTHORS:
Edouard Niyongabo, Jackson Ntakirutimana, Oscar Ntihabose, Nicélate Nahimana, Alexis Mugisha
KEYWORDS:
Schistosomiasis, Nursing Prevention, Contributing Factors, Health
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.15 No.7,
July
25,
2025
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Nursing prevention strategies for schistosomiasis and contributing factors are very important in promoting the overall well-being of people in tropical regions. The absence of training for nurses on how to apply the population-based prevention strategies against schistosomiasis leads to the incidence of many infections in the ward, including schistosomiasis. However, nurses of healthcare institutions with skills to combat infections are the best professionals to apply to the population on how to prevent schistosomiasis and all the contributing factors with cost-effective intervention! Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the place of nurses within the prevention of schistosomiasis and contributing factors in a highly endemic of Musenyi zone. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with a descriptive aim was conducted in the period of October 2024 on 80 nurses who work in small healthcare facilities of Musenyi zone; a random sampling method was used to select nurses who could participate in this study. A descriptive analysis was done using software called STATA/MP 17.0. Results: Findings of this study revealed that 62.50% (OR: 4.81, p = 0.057) of nurses know the preventive methods of schistosomiasis during nursing interventions, 58.75% (OR: 2.26, p = 0.225) indicated that there are existing factors; 93.75% (OR: 1.48, p = 0.034) are not able to use nursing theory during their practice. Conclusion: Nursing prevention strategies for schistosomiasis highlight the importance of developing a nursing care plan and addressing the specific needs of patients affected by that parasitic infection. However, to know the contributing factors of preventing schistosomiasis and preventive methods is the first strategy for eliminating that disease completely. In conclusion, nursing prevention in the nursing profession has provided a higher level of leadership for improving care through research application findings in health promotion.