Nurses and Television as Information Sources for Behavioral Improvement Regarding Liver Flukes in Nakhon Ratchasima

Liver fluke caused by Opisthorchis viverrini, is a serious problem in Thailand particularly in the northeast and north region (Kaewpitoon et al., 2008b; Sitthithaworn et al., 2012; Sripa et al., 2012; Wongsaroj et al., 2014; Kaewpitoon et al., 2015). Recently, the current status of liver fluke infection in Thailand was reported, a nationwide survey prevalent was 5.1%. The highest of prevalent was found in the northeast (9.2%) and followed by the north region (5.2%). A total of 1,168 stool samples were obtained from 516 males and 652 females. Stool examination showed that 2.48% were infected with O. viverrini (Kaewpitoon et al., 2012c). The experimental and epidemiological evidences