Table 2 Knowledge and risk factors associated with T. Gondii infection
From: Toxoplasma Gondii in humans, animals and in the environment in Morocco: a literature review
Population | Location | Number | Knowledges : Main findings | Risk factors | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pregnant women | Rabat | 1020 |  | Contact with soil ; Low level of education ; Lack of knowledge about toxoplasmosis | [32] |
Health Professionals | Rabat | 96 | − 30% believed that water can be a risk factor for the transmission of toxoplasmosis -14.58% health professionals knew about the avidity test |  | [35] |
Women from 17 to 70 years old, including 82 pregnant women | Rabat, Casablanca, Tinghir | 632 |  | Contact with soil ; Absence of washing vegetables and fruits before use ; Low educational level ; Drinking water from wells | [33] |
Pregnant women | Casablanca | 390 | − 41.2% reported having heard or read information regarding toxoplasmosis − 13.7% demonstrated awareness that cats serve as the host for toxoplasmosis. | - | [78] |
University students | Rabat | 230 | − 42.6% of the students were aware about toxoplasmosis. − 36.5% were aware that toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite T. gondii. − 32.1% were aware that the definitive host is a cat. |  | [34] |
Post partum women | Rabat | 320 | − 71% had never heard about toxoplasmosis. − 18.1% o stated knowing the transmission routes for toxoplasmosis. − 90%were unaware of the severity of the congenital infection | - | [79] |
Pregnant women | Marrakech | 100 | − 62% of pregnant women have never heard of toxoplasmosis, -29% of participants have any knowledge of preventive measures. |  | [80] |