Abstract

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) represent one of the most prevalent diseases in tropical countries such as Vietnam. The epidemiological distribution and community infection rates range from 30% to 65%, depending on the region, with the highest prevalence observed in rural and mountainous areas. IPIs can lead to a wide range of serious health consequences, including chronic anemia, micronutrient deficiencies, gastrointestinal disorders, and complications involving the hepatic, biliary, pulmonary, and nervous systems. Objectives: Describe the current status of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding the prevention of intestinal parasitic helminth infections among residents of Hop Thanh Commune, Thai Nguyen Province. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 310 agricultural workers residing in Hop Thanh Commune, Thai Nguyen Province, from April 2024 to March 2025. Results: The proportion of participants with good overall knowledge regarding the prevention of intestinal parasitic helminth infections was 7.1%, while 35.8% had moderate knowledge, and 57.1% had poor knowledge. Regarding attitudes, 17.7% of respondents demonstrated a good overall attitude, 76.1% showed a moderate attitude, and 6.2% exhibited a poor attitude toward the prevention of these infections. In terms of practices, 50.3% of participants reported good preventive practices, 21.6% had moderate practices, and 28.1% had poor practices related to intestinal helminth prevention.