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The current study investigated the level and determinants of KAP of primary caregivers of pre-SAC towards\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Schistosoma mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">S. mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      ) infection in southern Ethiopia.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design and methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 887 primary caregivers of pre-SAC. A multistage sampling technique was applied, wherein study participants were selected through a simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested, structured questionnaire was used to collect data at the respondent\u2019s home. Multivariable logistic regression with a cluster-robust variance estimation method was used.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The knowledge level of\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">S. mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      infection among respondents was 358 (37%). Only 486 (54.8%) of caregivers had a favorable attitude, while 513 (57.8%) of caregivers had good practices. Being from the poorest (AOR\u2009=\u20090.75, 95% CI: 0.57\u20130.99) and poorer (AOR\u2009=\u20090.55, 95% CI: 0.47\u20130.65) households were significant determinants of knowledge. The age range of 23\u201329\u2009years, not having formal education, and being from the poorest households were significant determinants of attitude. Being unmarried (AOR\u2009=\u20090.57, 95% CI: 0.36\u20130.89) and not receiving information about the disease from any source (AOR\u2009=\u20090.40, 95% CI: 0.26\u20130.62) had a significant association with good practice.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The present study revealed a low level of knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and poor practices about\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">S. mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                      among primary caregivers. 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