scholarly journals Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths in Elementary School Students with Behavioral Risk Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-214
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Edy Sapada ◽  
Wita Asmalinda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
School Students ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths

scholarly journals Soil Transmitted Helminths Infection in Elementary School Students in Highland and Lowland Areas of Gianyar Regency

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-330
Author(s):  
Ni Made Nuryanti ◽  
I Made Subrata
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Highland Area ◽  
Lowland Area ◽  
Analytic Design

Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Infection is a worm infection which is transmitted through soil. STH is still a public health problems around the world, including Indonesia. The tropical climates of Indonesia is a suitable environment for viability of STH. The prevalence of STH in Bali since 2003-2007 reached 40.94%-92.4%. The altitude of an area may affect the rate of STH infection. The rate of STH infection is higher on population in highland area compared to lowland area. This study aimed to identify risk factors of STH infection in elementary school students in highland and lowland area in Gianyar Regency. This study used cross sectional analytic design and was conducted in 2016. The total samples of this study were 104 students which were consisted of 53 students in highland area and 51 students in lowland area. The samples were collected using cluster random sampling technique. The specimens were examined using Kato-katz method. The results showed that the prevalence of STH infection in elementary school students in highland area (28.31%) was higher than in lowland area (1.96%). In lowland area, the risk factor could not be clearly identified because there was only one student with a positive STH infection. Meanwhile, the identified dominants risk factors which influence STH infection in highland area were habit of washing hands using soap (AOR=24.99), fingernails cleanliness (AOR= 13.19) and parents income (AOR=18.83).

scholarly journals PREVALENCE, INTENSITY AND RISK FACTORS OF SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS INFECTIONS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NGIS VILLAGE, KARANGASEM DISTRICT, BALI

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Sang Ayu Arta Suryantari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Single Infection ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths

Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) infections is one of health issues in Indonesia that has environment and social basis. It is classified as neglected disease. The Indonesian government already has eradication program, but it is not supported by evaluation and monitoring program. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and relation of each risk factors related to STH infections in elementary school in Ngis village, Karangasem regency, Bali. The study was done by analytical description using cross sectional study. Samples were selected from population based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Primary data about suspected risk factors were collected using questionnaire. Diagnosis was established using Kato-Katz modification method. Data was analyzed using chi-square with confidence interval 95% or p value ≤0.05 categorized as significant. 138 students enrolled in this study, the median age is 9 (6-13) years. The prevalence of STH infections is 10.1% with 78.6% is single infection of Trichuris trichiura and 21.4% mixed infections. The proportion of STH infections in males is higher than female but it is statistically insignificant. STH infections have significant relationship with some risk factors such as not washing hand after defecation, not washing hand after playing with soil, barefoot, not cutting nails and consuming anti-helminthic routinely. The highest risk factor of STH infections in Ngis village is not having available and proper latrine. (OR=33.9; 95%CI=5.749-199.769). The prevalence of STH infection is quite high with mild to moderate intensity and risk factors namely low hygiene and limited latrines. The implementation of monitoring and evaluation can be an effort to control risk factors and stop the STH transmission chain.

scholarly journals Risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infection among elementary school students

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
Kadek Adit Wiryadana ◽  
I Wayan Ardyan Sudharta Putra ◽  
Putu Diah Saraswati Rahayu ◽  
Made Martha Pradnyana ◽  
Made Lady Adelaida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
School Students ◽  
Endemic Areas

Background Helminth infection remains a health problem, especially in school-aged children. Mass eradication programs with a single dose of anti-helminthic drugs were employed by the local government in some endemic areas in Bali. However, the effectiveness of the programs has not been well evaluated.Objective To investigate prevalence and possible risk factors of helminth infection, including nutritional status, in elementary school students from endemic areas who participated in mass eradication programs.Methods This cross-sectional study involved 126 students from Elementary School No. 3 Gegelang, Karangasem, Bali, a location that had recently undergone a mass eradication program. Diagnoses were based on direct smear examination of fecal specimens. Information on suspected risk factors and nutritional status were collected by questionnaire and anthropometric measurement, respectively. Statistical analyses included Chi-square and odds ratio, using SPSS v21 software.Results The prevalence of helminth infection was 31.7% with etiologies of Trichuris trichuria (75%), Ascaris lumbricoides (17.5%), or both infections (7.5%). Habits of not using footwear [OR=4.88; 95%CI 1.15 to 20.65], not keeping nails trimmed [OR=3.33; 95%CI 1.07 to 10.37], and absence of a proper toilet [OR=4.31; 95%CI 1.93 to 9.64] were found to be significant risk factors for helminth infection. However, we found no significant association between helminth infection and nutritional status, although a considerable number of students had less than normal reference values, in terms of weight, height, and BMI for age.Conclusion The prevalence of helminth infection continues to be high, with personal hygiene and sanitation as significant risk factors. History of mass eradication programs did not confer an effective protection against helminth infection.

scholarly journals Co-occurrence of behavioral risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases in adolescents: Prevalence and associated factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 747-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Silva Dias de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Naiara Ferraz MOREIRA ◽  
Anelise Bezerra de Vasconcelos de MORAES ◽  
Rosangela Alves PEREIRA ◽  
Glória Valeria de VEIGA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Private School ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Clustering Of Risk Factors

ABSTRACT Objective To examine the prevalence of the behavioral risk factors – both isolated and clustered – for chronic diseases, among adolescents. Additionally, its association with various social and demographic variables was estimated. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 1,039 high school students, from public and private schools, elected for convenience, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, as well as crude and adjusted ordinal logistic regression were used to assess the association between the variables. Results The most frequently observed risk factors were sedentary behavior (68.8%), alcohol consumption (36.8%), and overweight (26.8%). The clustering of risk factors was observed in 67.5% of the students. Being a girl (OR=1.28; 95%CI=1.01–1.63), Caucasian (OR=1.35; 95%CI=1.06–1.72) or private school student (OR=1.46; 95%CI=1.12–1.88) increased the chance of the clustering of risk factors. The co-occurrence of risk factors was predominantly observed in the case of smoking (OR=4.94; 95%CI=1.46–16.75), alcohol consumption (OR=1.43; 95%CI=1.09–1.88), high consumption of ultra-processed foods (OR=1.57; 95%CI=1.19–2.07), and sedentary behavior (OR=1.40; 95%CI=1.07–1.82). Conclusion The co-occurrence of behavioral risk factors was observed to be higher among girls, Caucasian adolescents, and private school students, as well as, among smokers, alcohol users and adolescents with sedentary habits and a high consumption of ultra-processed foods.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS OF SCHOOL SENIORS IN MOSCOW AND MOSCOW REGION

2017 ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
N.I. Sheina ◽  
Z.A. Ovchinnikova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
School Students ◽  
Different Types

The prevalence of behavioral risk factors according to the survey of pupils of educational and biomedical classes in Moscow and the Moscow region. Tobacco and alcohol consumption is not common among the studied contingent of high school students. 9–11 % of pupils smoke every day, and 35–47 % have tried alcoholic beverages. No significant differences in the spread of harmful habits among schoolchildren of different types of training has been established.

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Its Risk Factors in Elementary School Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Handan Zincir ◽  
Zeliha Kaya Erten ◽  
Filiz Özkan ◽  
Ümit Sevig ◽  
Mürüvvet Baser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
School Students ◽  
Tract Infections

scholarly journals Risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infection among elementary school students

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
Kadek Adit Wiryadana ◽  
I Wayan Ardyan Sudharta Putra ◽  
Putu Diah Saraswati Rahayu ◽  
Made Martha Pradnyana ◽  
Made Lady Adelaida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
School Students ◽  
Endemic Areas

Background Helminth infection remains a health problem, especially in school-aged children. Mass eradication programs with a single dose of anti-helminthic drugs were employed by the local government in some endemic areas in Bali. However, the effectiveness of the programs has not been well evaluated.Objective To investigate prevalence and possible risk factors of helminth infection, including nutritional status, in elementary school students from endemic areas who participated in mass eradication programs.Methods This cross-sectional study involved 126 students from Elementary School No. 3 Gegelang, Karangasem, Bali, a location that had recently undergone a mass eradication program. Diagnoses were based on direct smear examination of fecal specimens. Information on suspected risk factors and nutritional status were collected by questionnaire and anthropometric measurement, respectively. Statistical analyses included Chi-square and odds ratio, using SPSS v21 software.Results The prevalence of helminth infection was 31.7% with etiologies of Trichuris trichuria (75%), Ascaris lumbricoides (17.5%), or both infections (7.5%). Habits of not using footwear [OR=4.88; 95%CI 1.15 to 20.65], not keeping nails trimmed [OR=3.33; 95%CI 1.07 to 10.37], and absence of a proper toilet [OR=4.31; 95%CI 1.93 to 9.64] were found to be significant risk factors for helminth infection. However, we found no significant association between helminth infection and nutritional status, although a considerable number of students had less than normal reference values, in terms of weight, height, and BMI for age.Conclusion The prevalence of helminth infection continues to be high, with personal hygiene and sanitation as significant risk factors. History of mass eradication programs did not confer an effective protection against helminth infection.

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