Purpose: This study was done to investigate
the knowledge, attitude and prevalence status of
Clonorchiasis Sinensis (C.S.) for inhabitants in
the Nakdong riverside area. Method: Data were
collected from December 16, 2008 to January
10, 2009. Participants were 552 people who
responded to a questionnaire and had a stool
examination. Results: The overall prevalence of
C.S. was 13.8%. As for knowledge of C.S., the
Clonorchiasis group had a mean score of 10.78
(±3.54) on a 17-point scale compared to a score
of 10.58 (±4.15) for the negative group. The
intended behavioral change related to risk of
infection, according to presence of infection or
not, was not significant but the Clonorchiasis
group had a greater desire for behavioral change
intention than the negative group. Conclusion:
These results suggest that prevalence investigation
of C.S. in all areas in the Nakdong riverside is
needed and indicates that it is necessary to set
up persistent and systematic management
programs for patient care and prevention of
C.S..