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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Handling, Storage, And Purification Of Water Among People Living In A Semi-Urban Community Before And After The Intervention At Karachi, Pakistan, Tazeen S. Ali Dr, Salima Farooq Dr, Yasmin Parpio Dr, Fazal Ather Dr, Nafeesa Dhalvani Dr

Tazeen S Ali Dr

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of the people regarding handling, storage, and purification of water, in a semi-urban community of Karachi, Pakistan before and after intervention trial. Material and Methods: This KAP study was conducted in Lalabad community located in Bin Qasim Town from October 2007 to December 2007. Forty permanent residents of the area who were willing to participate in the study were sampled through purposive sampling technique and administered a structured questionnaire comprising of 35 questions related to KAP of handling, storage, and purification of water. Questionnaire was filled before and after the provision …