Journal of Travel Medicine
Volume 12, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 157-160

Lyme risk for immigrants to the United States: The role of an educational tool (Article)

Jenks N.P.* , Trapasso J.
  • a Department of Internal Medicine, Hudson River Community Health, Peekskill, NY, United States, Department of Internal Medicine, Hudson River Community Health, 1037 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566, United States
  • b Department of Internal Medicine, Hudson River Community Health, Peekskill, NY, United States

Abstract

New immigrants to Lyme-endemic areas of the United States are unaware of this infection. This study, which took place in a community with a large population of new immigrants, demonstrated a lack of awareness of Lyme disease. A short educational tool was proven effective in increasing recognition.

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male endemic disease female South America immigrant Emigration and Immigration Central America questionnaire clinical article Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article program evaluation Lyme Disease United States human Humans health education New York
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ISSN: 11951982
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English