Purpose: This study was done to investigate
the prevalence and related factors of Clonorchis
Sinensis for inhabitants of the Han riverside
area and to identify knowledge related to
Clonorchis Sinensis and intended behavioral
changes to decrease risk of infection. Method:
The data were collected from December 16, 2008
to January 10, 2009. Participants were 555
people who responded to a questionnaire.
Frequency, percentage, χ2-test, and t-test were
used to analyze the data. Results: The
prevalence of Clonorchis Sinensis was 7.9% in
this population. Related factors for Clonorchis
Sinensis were gender (male=10.8%, female=
3.6%, p=0.002) and smoking (p=0.007). but
habits related to ingestion of alcohol and raw
fish were not significant. As for knowledge of
Clonorchis Sinensis, the Clonorchiasis group had
a mean score of 10.09 (±3.95) of a possible 17
compared to a score of only 8.27(±4.60) for the
negative group (p=0.011). The intended behavioral
change related to risk of infection, according to
presence of infection or not, was significant
(p=0.004). Conclusion: These results suggest
that Clonorchiasis is still highly endemic in all
risk areas such as the Han riverside, indicating
that it is necessary to set up effective
management programs for patient care and
prevention of Clonorchis Sinensis.