The Dripping Sunlight : The Case of MIKI Rofu\u27s Poems

筆者は、同じ表題で、すでに二つの論文を公にしているが、「ある詩語の水脈」「北原白秋の場合」という副題をそれぞれに付して、区別してある。三編目の今回は、「三木露風の場合」である。室生犀星の「したたり止まぬ日のひかり/うつうつまはる水ぐるま」(「寂しき春」) という表現に集約的に完成されるところの、水をではなく光りを、したたるものとして捉えるという、特異な発想の出没の跡を追跡する試みの一部である

Additional file 1: of Experiences and perspectives of community health workers from implementing treatment for schistosomiasis using the community directed intervention strategy in an informal settlement in Kisumu City, western Kenya

Unstructured open-ended Group discussion Guide for discussion with Community Health Workers. Community Directed Intervention for Schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in an urban setting, western Kenya. Unstructured open-ended Group discussion Guide for discussion with Community Health Workers. The file contains unstructured open-ended key questions that were used to guide discussion with community health workers that participated in MDA exercise during feedback sessions. (DOCX 13 kb

Additional file 2: of Lessons from implementing mass drug administration for soil transmitted helminths among pre-school aged children during school based deworming program at the Kenyan coast

In-depth Interview for ECD Center Teachers on their knowledge and perceptions of Intestinal Parasites and the National School-Based Deworming Programme (DOCX 34 kb)

Knowledge, practices and perceptions of geo-helminthes infection among parents of pre-school age children of coastal region, Kenya

<div><p>Background</p><p>Soil-transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common human parasitic diseases in most of the developing world particularly in Kenya. The ongoing National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) was launched in 2012 and is currently targeting 28 of the 47 endemic Counties. In an effort to improve treatment intervention strategies among Pre-School Age Children (PSAC) attending Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC), we sought to assess parents’ knowledge, perceptions and practices on worm infection.</p><p>Methodology</p><p>We conducted a qualitative cross-sectional study in four endemic sub-counties of two counties of coastal region of Kenya. A total of 20 focus group discussions (FGDs) categorized by gender were conducted among parents of pre-school age children. Participants were purposively selected based on homogenous characteristics with the saturation model determining the number of focus group discussions conducted. The data collected was analyzed manually by study themes.</p><p>Findings</p><p><b>The</b> majority of the parents had knowledge on worms and modes of transmission of the parasitic infections among the pre-school children. Also, most of the participants knew the causes of worm infection and the pre- disposing factors mentioned included poor hygiene and sanitation practices. Due to poor knowledge of signs and symptoms, misconceptions about the drugs administered during the NSBDP were common with a large majority of the parents indicating that the drugs were ineffective in worm control. The findings also indicated that most of the participants sought medical care on the onset of the signs and symptoms of worm infestation and preferred services provided at public health facilities as opposed to private health facilities or buying drugs from the local market citing mistrust of such services. Cultural beliefs, high cost of building and availability of vast pieces of land for human waste disposal were factors that contributed to low or lack of latrine ownership and usage by a large majority of the respondents.</p><p>Conclusions</p><p>Our results show that to a large extent the parents of the pre-school age children have information on worm infections. However, some cultural beliefs and practices on the pathology and mode of transmission mentioned could be a hindrance to prevention and control efforts. There is need to implement health promotion campaigns to strengthen the impact of control strategies and reduce infection.</p></div