scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, North West Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebrom Regassa ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Gessessew Bugssa ◽  
Gebretsadkan Gebrekirstos ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
P Value ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West

Abstract Introduction Several epidemiological studies suggest that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high, especially in developing countries, and are amongst the major public healthchallenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its associated factors among food handlers in Woreda Medebay Zana, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 food handler individuals selected by systematic random sampling.Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the possible association between the independent variable and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p- value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval. Result The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 33.2% within this sample.The dominant parasite were Entamoeba coli 50(37.4%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 24(18%), Entamoeba hartmanni 18(13.5), Giardia lamblia 17(12.8%), Schistosoma mansoni 8(6%), Hymenolepis nana 7(5.3%), Enterviousvermicularies 6(4.5%) and Taenia species 3(2.5%). Conclusion This study revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers for a range of intestinal parasites. The significant predictors weresource of water, washing hands before food preparation, washing hands with soap and water after visiting toilet, shower installation, washing body regularly, and eating raw vegetables.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, North West Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebrom Regassa ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Gessessew Bugssa ◽  
Gebretsadkan Gebrekirstos ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
P Value ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West

Abstract Introduction: Several epidemiological studies suggest that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high, especially in developing countries, and are amongst the major public healthchallenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa.The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its associated factors among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, Tigray, Ethiopia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 food handler individuals selected by systematic random sampling.Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the possible association between the independent variable and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p-value <0.05 with a 95% confidence interval. Result: The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 33.2% within this sample. The dominant parasite was Entamoeba coli 50(37.4%), followed by Entamoebahistolytica/dispar 24(18%), Entamoeba hartmanni 18(13.5), Giardia lamblia 17(12.8%), Schistosoma mansoni 8(6%), Hymenolepis nana 7(5.3%), Entervious vermicularies 6(4.5%) and Taenia species 3(2.5%).Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers for a range of intestinal parasites. The significant predictors werethe source of water, washing hands before food preparation, washing hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet, shower installation at workplace, washing the body regularly, and eating raw vegetables and raw meat. Hence, local health planners should implement appropriate interventional measures for the novel risk factors to mitigate the problem.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, north West Tigray, northern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebrom Regassa ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Gessessew Bugssa ◽  
Gebretsadkan Gebrekirstos ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West

Abstract Introduction Intestinal parasites are amongst the major public health challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its associated factors among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 food handler individuals selected by systematic random sampling. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the possible association between the independent variable and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval. Result The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 33.2% within this sample. The dominant parasite was Entamoeba coli 50(37.4%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 24(18%), Entamoeba hartmanni 18(13.5), Giardia lamblia 17(12.8%), Schistosoma mansoni 8(6%), Hymenolepis nana 7(5.3%), Entervious vermicularies 6(4.5%) and Taenia species 3(2.5%). Conclusion This study revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers for a range of intestinal parasites. The significant predictors were the source of water, washing hands before food preparation, washing hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet, shower installation at the workplace, washing the body regularly and eating raw vegetables and raw meat. Hence, local health planners should implement appropriate interventional measures for the novel risk factors to mitigate the problem.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, North West Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebrom Regassa ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Gessessew Bugssa ◽  
Gebretsadkan Gebrekirstos ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
P Value ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction: Intestinal parasites are amongst the major public health challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its associated factors among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 food handler individuals selected by systematic random sampling. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the possible association between the independent variable and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p-value <0.05 with a 95% confidence interval. Result: The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 33.2% within this sample. The dominant parasite was Entamoeba coli 50(37.4%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 24(18%), Entamoeba hartmanni 18(13.5), Giardia lamblia 17(12.8%), Schistosoma mansoni 8(6%), Hymenolepis nana 7(5.3%), Entervious vermicularies 6(4.5%) and Taenia species 3(2.5%). Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers for a range of intestinal parasites. The significant predictors were the source of water, washing hands before food preparation, washing hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet, shower installation at the workplace, washing the body regularly and eating raw vegetables and raw meat. Hence, local health planners should implement appropriate interventional measures for the novel risk factors to mitigate the problem.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, North West Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebrom Regassa ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Gessessew Bugssa ◽  
Gebretsadkan Gebrekirstos ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
P Value ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction: Several epidemiological studies suggest that the prevalence of intestinal parasites is high, especially in developing countries, and are amongst the major public health challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its associated factors among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, Tigray, Ethiopia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 food handler individuals selected by systematic random sampling. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the possible association between the independent variable and outcome variables. Statistical significance was declared at p-value <0.05 with a 95% confidence interval. Result: The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 33.2% within this sample. The dominant parasite was Entamoeba coli 50(37.4%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 24(18%), Entamoeba hartmanni 18(13.5), Giardia lamblia 17(12.8%), Schistosoma mansoni 8(6%), Hymenolepis nana 7(5.3%), Enterviousvermicularies 6(4.5%) and Taenia species 3(2.5%).Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers for a range of intestinal parasites. The significant predictors were the source of water, washing hands before food preparation, washing hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet, shower installation at workplace, washing the body regularly, and eating raw vegetables and raw meat. Hence, local health planners should implement appropriate interventional measures for the novel risk factors to mitigate the problem.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors among Food Handlers Working at Woldia University Student’s Cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia: An institution based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhan Alemnew ◽  
Yalemzewud Belay ◽  
Asmamaw Demis
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Objectives: the main of this study was to assess the Magnitude of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among food handlers working at Woldia University Student’s cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 256 study participants in Woldia university student’s cafeteria, Northern Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the study participants. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire by direct interviewing of study participants. Logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Results: A total of 256 food handlers were enrolled making the overall magnitude of the intestinal parasite which was stool specimens positive for different diagnostic stages of parasites was found to be 43(16.8%). Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most prevalent parasites 14(5.5%), followed by Giardia lamblia 10(3.9%). Lack of food safety training [AOR = 6.58; 95%CI: 2.46–17.62], no regular medical checkup [AOR=2.41; 95 %CI: 1.47-4.24], no handwashing practice after toilet by soap[AOR =3.24; 95%CI: 1.28-8.19], no handwashing practice before eating by soap [AOR =4.03; 95%CI:1.64-9.91] and haven’t food preparation license [AOR= 6.13; 95 % CI: 2.18-17.22] were significantly associated with parasitic infection among food handlers. Keywords: Intestinal parasites, Food handlers, Student cafeteria, Woldia University

scholarly journals Magnitude of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among food handlers working at Woldia University Student’s cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia: an institution based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhan Alemnew ◽  
Yalemzewud Belay ◽  
Asmamaw Demis
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections

Abstract Abstract Objectives: the main of this study was to assess the Magnitude of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among food handlers working at Woldia University Student’s cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia. An Institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 256 food handlers, Northern Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling were used to select study participants Results: A total of 256 food handlers were enrolled making the overall magnitude of intestinal parasite which was stool specimens positive for different diagnostic stages of parasites was found to be 43(16.8%). Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most prevalent parasites 14(5.5%), followed by Giardia lamblia 10(3.9%). Lack of food safety training (AOR = 6.58; 95%CI: 2.46–17.62), no regular medical checkup (AOR=2.41; 95 %CI: 1.47-4.24), no hand washing practice after toilet by soap (AOR =3.24; 95%CI: 1.28-8.19), no hand washing practice before eating by soap (AOR =4.03; 95%CI: 1.64-9.91) and haven’t food preparation license (AOR= 6.13; 95 % CI: 2.18-17.22) were significantly associated with parasitic infection among food handlers. Keywords: Intestinal parasites, Food handlers, Student cafeteria, Woldia University

scholarly journals Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net Utilization and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Asgede Tsimbla District, Northern Ethiopia, 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863022091939
Author(s):  
Teklit Angesom ◽  
Hailay Gebreyesus ◽  
Brhane Gebremariam
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Malaria among pregnant women contributes to maternal anemia, low birth weight, spontaneous abortion, and infant deaths. In response to this serious health problem, regular use of the long-lasting insecticidal net is the most cost-effective method of preventing malaria. However, in most developing countries, including Ethiopia, long-lasting insecticidal net utilization by pregnant women is uncertain. Objectives: This study was conducted to measure the utilization of insecticidal net and to identify the associated factors with its utilization among pregnant women in Asgede Tsimbla district in 2017. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was employed and data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Systematic random sampling method was used to select 550 pregnant women. Data were entered into a computer using Epi Info (version 7) and exported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 21) for further analysis. Variables with P-value less than 0.05 were used to declare statistical significance between the dependent and the independent variables in multivariable logistic regression. Results: Among 550 pregnant women surveyed, 347 (63.1%) of the pregnant women slept under a long-lasting insecticidal net the night before the survey. Urban residence (OR [95% CI] = 1.9 [1.22-3.01]), family size of 3-5 and >5 (2.8 [1.53-5.22] and 2.4 [1.20-5.03], respectively), and history of malaria during their current pregnancy (3.0 [1.95-4.86]) were found to be the factors associated with pregnant women’s long-lasting insecticidal net utilization. Conclusion: Utilization of long-lasting insecticidal net was low, and place of residence, exposure status to malaria during their current pregnancy, and family size were the factors associated with long-lasting insecticidal net utilization.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors among Food Handlers Working at Woldia University Student’s Cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia: An institution based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhan Alemnew ◽  
Yalemzewud Belay ◽  
Asmamaw Demis
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Abstract Objectives: the main of this study was to assess the Magnitude of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among food handlers working at Woldia University Student’s cafeteria, Northeastern Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 256 study participants in Woldia university student’s cafeteria, Northern Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the study participants. Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire by direct interviewing of study participants. Logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Results: A total of 256 food handlers were enrolled making the overall magnitude of the intestinal parasite which was stool specimens positive for different diagnostic stages of parasites was found to be 43(16.8%). Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most prevalent parasites 14(5.5%), followed by Giardia lamblia 10(3.9%). Lack of food safety training [AOR = 6.58; 95%CI: 2.46–17.62], no regular medical checkup [AOR=2.41; 95 %CI: 1.47-4.24], no handwashing practice after toilet by soap[AOR =3.24; 95%CI: 1.28-8.19], no handwashing practice before eating by soap [AOR =4.03; 95%CI:1.64-9.91] and haven’t food preparation license [AOR= 6.13; 95 % CI: 2.18-17.22] were significantly associated with parasitic infection among food handlers. Keywords: Intestinal parasites, Food handlers, Student cafeteria, Woldia University

scholarly journals Perception on Management of Nursing Education Institutes among Bachelors Students in Selected Nursing Colleges at Kathmandu

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Bhuwan Kumari Dangol ◽  
Narbada Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organizational Goals

Management is a process of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, motivating and controlling, and an effective utilization of the resources to reach the organizational goals efficiently and effectively. Management has a crucial role in quality of work and production in any institutions. Although a rapid increase of Nursing Education Institutions in Nepal since last decade which had been trained thousands of nursing cadres, the management aspects of these institutions are not studied adequately. Thus current study intended to explore the current status of Nursing Education Institution Management as experienced and perceived by the bachelors nursing students. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the nursing institutions in Kathmandu valley. Of the total 28 in the valley, 14 were selected purposively. From the selected institutions, all 377 eligible students currently in final year of study were selected. Among them, 208were from BSN and 169 were from B Sc program.  The data was collected through the self administered structured questioners after taking informed consent. Data entry and analysis was done in SPSS version 16 software. The findings of the study show that 70% students were satisfied in institutional management (mean59.62, SD ± 3.66). In academic management (78%), (mean139.82, SD ± 6.22), followed by human resources 67%, (mean43.54, SD ± 2.79) and were in physical resources management 75% students were satisfied (mean45.02, SD ± 3.08). Analysis of variations between group (administrators, faculties, students) found statistical significance (p value <0.05). So it is concluded the perception of students, faculties and administrator were different on managing the nursing education.

scholarly journals Climate Change Awareness and related Tree Planting Practices in a Rural Community in North-Western Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
A.A. Gobir ◽  
A.A. Aliyu ◽  
A.A. Abubakar ◽  
C. Esekhaigbe ◽  
I.A. Joshua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
P Value ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Tree Cutting ◽  
Fire Wood

Background: Tree cutting is one of the causes of climate change and a common practice in Africa, a continent under significant threat from climate change. Therefore, climate change awareness and mitigation are vital to reducing its impacts in the region. Reforestation through planting of trees is an important carbon emission reduction strategy. This study assessed climate change awareness and related tree planting practices among household heads in a Nigerian rural community.Methods: A community-based descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2019 among all household heads in Nasarawan Buhari community. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the 104 household heads (or their representatives). Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 21.0) and statistical significance was set at p value of < 0.05.Results: The mean age of respondents was 40.6±12.6 years, and most of them (87.5%) were males. Half (50.0%) were aware of climate change, and their main source of information was radio (63.5%). Most (98.1%) used fire wood for cooking. Only a minority (27.9%) planted at least a tree in the year preceding the study. There was a statistically significant association between climate change awareness and occupation (p=0.038) but not with tree planting (p=0.827).Conclusion: The results indicated that only half of respondents were aware of climate change. There was high use of wood as cooking fuel with low tree planting. Tree planting was not associated with climate change awareness. There is therefore a need for continuous climate change education and mitigation campaign in the community.

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