Caregiver perspectives for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of childhood giardiasis in Havana City, Cuba. A qualitative study

► Giardiasis is recognized as an important health problem by children's caregivers. ► Caregivers' understanding of giardiasis is vague and prevention practices poor. ► There is a need for a health education intervention in areas of misperceptions. ► Preventive measures need to be included in the integral management of giardiasis.