scholarly journals PP-037 The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among mentally disabled children and adult of Urmia in 2007

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. S66
Author(s):  
Kh. Hazrati Tappeh ◽  
R. Nejad Rahim ◽  
H. Muhammadzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Mentally Disabled

scholarly journals Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among mentally disabled and non-disabled primary school students, Bahir Dar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2018: A comparative cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agumas Fentahun Ayalew ◽  
Anemaw Asrat Achamyeleh ◽  
Abebayehu Bitew Aniley ◽  
Selamawit Mulat Admas
Keyword(s):  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disabled Students ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are still common in low-income countries including Ethiopia, particularly in children due to low-quality drinking water, poor personal and environmental sanitation. Disabled individuals are excluded from most academic, economic, social and cultural opportunities, they are among the poorest and most marginalized of the whole world’s people. The aim of this study wasto assess the prevalenceof intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among mentally disabled and non-disabled students at primary schools in Bahir Dar city, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods:A school-based Comparative cross-sectional study design was conductedfrom November 1 – 30, 2018. A total of 418 study participants, 104 mentally disabled and 314 non-disabled students were recruited through a simple random sampling technique. The collected data were coded, entered and cleaned with EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections. The adjusted odds ratio with a 95% Confidence interval at a 5% level of significance was used to measure the strength of association. Results: The mean age of study participants was 14.05±3.66 and 11.96 ±2.94 for mentally disabled students and non-disabled students. Prevalence of parasitic infection was 56.70% (n=59) for mentally disabled students whereas 41.10%(n=129) for non-disabled students. Uncleanfingernails [AOR=2.42; 1.40,4.17], health checkups [AOR=1.87;1.16,3.02], hand washing with water only[AOR=2.48; 1.49,4.12],cooking and sanitation source of water [AOR=4.40;2.32,8.36],Grade(1-4)[AOR=2.27;1.41,3.67], sex [AOR=1.64;1.03,2.63] and Familysize>=7[AOR=2.74;1.25,5.99] were variables which showed statistically significant association with intestinal parasitic infections. Conclusion: The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was higher among mentally disabled students than non-disabled students. Unclean fingernails, health checkups, hand washing habits, source of water, family size, sex and Grade of students have had a statistically significant association with intestinal parasitic infections. Periodic medicinal treatment was needed twice a year for mentally disabled and once a year for non-disabled students.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among mentally disabled and non-disabled primary school students, Bahir Dar, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2018: A comparative cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agumas Fentahun Ayalew ◽  
Anemaw Asrat Achamyeleh ◽  
Abebayehu Bitew Aniley ◽  
Selamawit Mulat Admas
Keyword(s):  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disabled Students ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Mentally Disabled ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are still quite common in low-income countries including Ethiopia, particularly in children due to low-quality drinking water, poor personal and environmental sanitation. Disabled individuals are excluded from most academic, economic, social and cultural opportunities, they're among the poorest and most marginalized of the whole world’s people. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among mentally disabled and non-disabled students at primary schools in Bahir Dar city, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods: A school-based Comparative cross-sectional study design was used from November 1 - 30 2018. A total of 418 study participants, 104 mentally disabled and 314 non-disabled students were recruited through simple random sampling technique. The collected data were coded, entered and cleaned with EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% Confidence interval at 5% level of significance was used to measure the strength of association, P-value <0.05 indicated the presence of a statistically significant association. Results: The mean age of study participants was 14.05±3.66 and 11.96 ±2.94 for mentally disabled students and non-disabled students respectively. Prevalence of parasitic infection was 59(56.7%) for mentally disabled students whereas 129(41.1%) for non-disabled students. Unclean fingernails [AOR=2.416; 1.400,4.168], health checkup [AOR=1.869;1.156,3.023], hand washing habit with water only[AOR=2.476; 1.489,4.119],cooking and sanitation source of water [AOR=4.404; 2.319,8.364], Family size>=7[AOR=2.736;1.249,5.994],Grade(1-4)[AOR=2.272;1.408,3.666]and sex [AOR=1.642;1.026,2.627] were variables which showed statistically significant association with intestinal parasitic infections Conclusion: Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was higher among mentally disabled students than non-disabled students. Unclean finger nails, health checkup, hand washing habit, source of water, family size, Grade of students and sex of students were had statistically significant association with intestinal parasitic infections. Periodic medicinal treatment was needed twice a year for mentally disabled and once a year for non-disabled students.

What are Hidden Facts behind Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Ilam City?

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 284-287
Author(s):  
S. Viesy ◽  
J. Abdi ◽  
Z. Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Blastocystis Hominis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Number Of Patients

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are the one of the most common health problems in developing countries. Objective: A number of patients die annually due to complications caused by these parasites.Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the rate and type of parasitic infections, determine the factors affecting them in Ilam city and also provide strategies to prevent them.In this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in one of the Ilam labs in 2016, 417 stool specimens were randomly collected. All specimens were examined using direct and ethanol formaldehyde.Suspect specimens were examined using Trichrom staining. Demographic information was also recorded in a questionnaire, and finally the results were analyzed using statistical software SPSS 20.The data were then compared with Chi-square test. Results: Out of the 417 patients examined, 59 (14.1%) were infected with intestinal parasites. The type of parasitic infection in 9.4% was Blastocystis hominis, 3.6% Entamoeba coli, 0.5% Entamoeba histolytica, 0.5% Giardia and 0.2% Trichomonas hominis. Conclusion: Despite the improvement of public health, parasitic infections are still considered as one of the health problems in the city of Ilam. Therefore, proper planning, public health education, raising the level of health in the area and the provision of safe drinking water are some of the ways to reduce parasitic infections in the region.

scholarly journals nSex-biased prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and gender inequality in rural Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Bertoncello ◽  
Irene Amoruso ◽  
Ughetta Moscardino ◽  
Marco Fonzo ◽  
Mahendra Maharjan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Rural Nepal

scholarly journals Effect of a health education intervention on intestinal parasitic infections in Bolivian children

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Lastrucci ◽  
M Spinicci ◽  
F Macchioni ◽  
S Gabrielli ◽  
A L Villagran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Based ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Health Education Intervention ◽  
Key Events

Abstract Backgrounds Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are a major health issue for children of low- and middle-income countries. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices are crucial for preventing IPI. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a school-based health education intervention on handwashing behavior and IPI prevalence in children Methods This is a randomized intervention trial in 8 primary schools in rural communities over the course of 3 school years; preliminary results from the first two years of the trial are here presented. Schools were randomly selected and assigned in a 1:1 ratio to intervention or control (no intervention) groups. For each school year, the intervention included 14 school-based educational sessions and 2 skit events, involving children aged 8-12 years. Knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire and handwashing at key events was assessed at the beginning and end of each school year. IPI prevalence was assessed with repeated cross-sectional parasitology surveys 12 months apart, involving a minimum of 50 children for each school Results At baseline, no significant differences between intervention and control schools were present in the proportion of children who washed their hands at key events (7.2% vs 9.3%, p = 0.28), in IPI (79.4% vs 75.3%, p = 0.3) and multiple parasitic infections (MPI) prevalences (47.6 vs. 38.6; p = 0.051). At the end of the second year, the percentage of children who washed their hands at key events was significantly higher in the intervention schools (75.4% vs 12.1%, p &lt; 0.001), and the prevalence of IPI and MPI in the intervention schools were respectively about 25% and 15% lower than in the control schools (respectively, 42.9% vs 67.8%, p &lt; 0.001; 16.1% vs 31.6%, p &lt; 0.001) Conclusions A school-based health education intervention could achieve significant changes in hand-washing behaviors and reduction in the prevalence of IPI in children. The third year survey results are needed to confirm these findings Key messages An health education intervention on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices can reduce the risk of IPI infection in children. An health education intervention on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices could be configured as a sustainable long-term approach to intestinal parasitic infections control in children.

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