Intestinal parasitosis in children from 1 to 3 years of the good living centers of children in zone 7 - Ecuador

Introduction. Nowadays parasitic diseases represent a public health problem that causes morbidity and mortality rate in child population. Objective.To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites of the child population from 0 to 3 years old that belong to the CIBV of zone number 7 in Ecuador. Materials and method.A retrospective and analytic study was carried out. The population consisted of 5032 children and 432 were considered as the sample of this study. The analysis of the data was done by means of the Chi-square. Results.62,2% of the studied population had intestinal parasites with a high prevalence of protozoa which represents 57,4%. Conclusion.The child population is more susceptible to get this type of infection due to multiple factors.

Download Full-text

Contribution to the Diagnostic Study of Intestinal Parasitosis, Haiti

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2021.v17n17p64 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (17) ◽

Author(s):

Daphnee Michel ◽

Lucainson Raymond ◽

Ammcise Apply ◽

Daphenide Daphenide St Louis ◽

Ketty Balthazard-Accou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

Field Survey ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Diagnostic Study ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Blastocystis Hominis ◽

Intestinal Parasitosis

Parasitic intestinal diseases are widespread in the world with a higher prevalence in developing countries. They are generally a serious public health problem in tropical countries. In October 2020, a cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in patients visiting Fermathe Hospital in Haiti. Data were collected on stool results with the presence of parasites and we used systematic sampling for further information regarding patients with parasitology problems. A summary field survey was also carried out in the surrounding areas with more cases recorded such as Corail, Calbasse, Fort Jacques, Center / Marché Kenscoff, Doco, and Douret for direct observations of the inventory and voluntary interviews with the residents of the area on hygiene practices. The prevalence of intestinal parasites was 31.26% and the most common species were: Endolimax nana (39.13%), followed by Blastocystis hominis (14%), Blastocystis hominis / Giardia intestinales (12.07%), Entamoeba coli (5.31%), and others like Iodamoeba butschlii, Ascaris lumbricoides or combined parasites were less than 5%. The field survey revealed a strong relationship between parasitosis and drinking water, parasitosis, and place of defecation. Although there are health centers in the area, many people use self-medication or empiric therapy. The study highlights the important causes of gastrointestinal disorders that present themselves in this hospital and confirms intestinal parasitosis as a major public health problem in Haiti.

Download Full-text

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitosis in Children of a Primary School in Pedro Juan Caballero - PY

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science ◽

10.23958/ijirms/vol05-i10/966 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (10) ◽

pp. 424-426

Author(s):

Kayque Wellek Delgado do Amaral ◽

Cristiane Venturini Garlet ◽

Daniel Contreira Júnior ◽

Marcus Tadeu Fernandes Gomes da Silva ◽

Laura Simões Cogorno ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Giardia Lamblia ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Sedimentation Technique ◽

Intestinal Parasitosis ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Sanitary Conditions

Introduction: Parasitosis is a type of endoparasitism, which is directly related to sanitary conditions and is an important public health problem in developing countries. Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in children attending a primary public school in Pedro Juan Caballero - PY. Materials and Methods: 85 (eighty-five) stool samples were analyzed using the centrifugal sedimentation technique. Results: Cysts and/or parasite eggs were observed in the stool samples of 67 (78.8%) children. Giardia lamblia cysts were those that showed the highest incidence in the children. Conclusion: The high Giardia lamblia index demonstrates the lack of access to drinking water for consumption, inadequate sanitation and the absence of a public health network. This study highlights the importance of encouraging the use of serial analysis of stool, strengthening preventive measures for parasitosis, developing protocols for their approach, and designing a strategy that includes the preschool population in the programs that periodically evaluate the development of children.

Download Full-text

Gastrointestinal Parasitosis and Anemia Monitoring in the Child Population of Villa Clarín, Colombia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1101403/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rubén Darío Macías Vásquez ◽

Darling María Guzmán Vesga ◽

María Ripoll Rivaldo ◽

Elkyn Rafael Lugo Arias ◽

José Luis Lugo Arias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Complete Blood Count ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Caribbean Region ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Child Population ◽

Intestinal Parasitosis ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Childhood Anemia ◽

Spontaneous Evacuation

Abstract BackgroundThere is limited non-anecdotal literature on the effectiveness of health policies and the prevalence of childhood anemia in rural communities in the Colombian Caribbean region. The objective of the following study is to report a parasitological and hematological episode of 94 children belonging to the child population of Villa Clarín, Colombia, and reinforce the disposable literature of local care reports.Case presentationThis article studies an event of intestinal parasitosis prevalence and anemia in 94 children between 1 and 11 years of age, grouped into three age ranges of 1 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, and 7 to 11 years of age respectively, from the rural community of Villa Clarín, Colombia. Blood samples were obtained by venipuncture and processed through a complete blood count. The feces were collected by spontaneous evacuation and analyzed using a spontaneous sedimentation technique. The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was 96.81%. ConclusionsEight of the 91 children in whom intestinal parasites were detected had anemia while 29 were above the normal levels of hemoglobin. An association was found with E. histolytica / dispar, but not with A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, S. stercolaris, Uncinaria, Taenia sp, H. nana, H. diminuta, G. lamblia, T. hominis or B. hominis. The high prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and the anemia levels indicate deficiencies in environmental sanitation and hygienic-sanitary measures.

Download Full-text

HYPERTENSION – A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM

10.5644/pi2019.181.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Adia Pilav ◽

Emira Tanović-Mikulec ◽

Suada Branković ◽

Vedran Đido

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

High Risk ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Community Level ◽

Effective Control ◽

Population Approach ◽

Hypertension Control ◽

Adequate Model ◽

High Prevalence

Aim. The aim of this paper is to present public health importance of hypertension in population as one of the major CVD risk factor as well as a model of integrated approach to hypertension control at community level. Background. In spite of wide knowledge of pathophysiology and epidemiology in development of hypertension, ability to easily diagnose it, availability of efficient medications, hypertension continues to have high prevalence and setting up hypertension controls poses significant public health challenge. High prevalence of hypertension exists in all countries of the world, regardless of socioeconomic status of the country. It is estimated that the number of people with hypertension by 2025 will rise by 15-20%, and the number of sick people will increase up to 1.5 billion people worldwide. Methods. A review of the relevant literature which discusses the importance of defining clear strategies and interventions in the control of hypertension in countries, with particular emphasis on integrated hypertension management that has the greatest impact. Discussion. Effective and efficient hypertension control requires two approaches: population approach and individual approach to high-risk individuals. The balanced combination of population approach and an approach to access high-risk individuals is vital for the effective control of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Conclusions. Health systems in every country must be flexible and ready to provide adequate model of integrated approach to hypertension control at community level understanding their own local needs.

Download Full-text

Relationship Between Hand-washing Habit and Toilet Use with Diarrhea Incidence in Children Under Five Years

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v5i12017.95-106 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 95

Author(s):

Nikmatur Rohmah ◽

Fariani Syahrul

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hand Washing ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

Children Under Five ◽

Under Five ◽

Before And After

Diarrhea is still a public health problem in the world and the mostly occur in children under five years. At the moment the number of diarrhea-caused mortality was 3.8 per 1000 per year by 3.2 episodes per year in children under five years. This research aims to analyze the association between hand-washing habits and toilet use with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five years. This is an observational analytic with cross sectional study. Population of the research was a children's mother took her children to the public health center of Sekardangan Sidoarjo Subdistrict. The number of samples taken as many as 58 mother of children under five years. Data collection was done with interviews to parents of children and the observations of the toilets. Technique of data analysis using chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. On the results of the research there is a significant association the habit of hand washing (p = 0.006) and toilet use(p = 0.014) with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Conclusions of the research is the habit of hand washing and toilet use had a significant association with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Advice that can be given to the mother of a children under five years is to wash the hands before and after defecating and before preparing food for children. Keywords: diarrhea, hand washing, toilet use, observational, children under five years

Download Full-text

Qualitative Map of Salmonella Contamination on Young Chicken Carcasses†

Journal of Food Protection ◽

10.4315/0362-028x-73.9.1596 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 73 (9) ◽

pp. 1596-1603 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

T. P. OSCAR ◽

G. K. RUTTO ◽

J. B. LUDWIG ◽

S. PARVEEN

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Culture Methods ◽

Chi Square ◽

Conventional Culture ◽

Chicken Carcass ◽

Young Chicken ◽

Chi Square Analysis

Salmonella contamination of poultry is a global public health problem. The objective of this study was to map the distribution of Salmonella on the young chicken carcass, to improve poultry inspection and food safety. Young chickens (n = 70) in the Cornish game hen class were obtained at retail over a 3-year period. Carcasses were aseptically sectioned into 12 parts, and then Salmonella was isolated from whole-part incubations by conventional culture methods. Isolates were characterized for serotype and antibiotic resistance, and by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Salmonella incidence was 21.5% (181 of 840) for parts and 57.1% (40 of 70) for carcasses. The number of contaminated parts per carcass ranged from 0 to 12, with a mean of 4.5 among contaminated carcasses. Chi-square analysis indicated that Salmonella incidence differed (P < 0.05) among parts, with rib back (38.6%) and sacral back (34.3%) being the most contaminated. Among the 40 contaminated carcasses, there were 37 different patterns of contamination among parts. Of the 33 carcasses with more than one contaminated part, 12.1% contained two serotypes, 33.3% contained two or more antibiotic resistance profiles, and 100% contained two or more PFGE patterns. The most common serotype was Typhimurium (94.5%), and most (97.2%) isolates were resistant to multiple antibiotics. These results indicated a diverse pattern of Salmonella contamination among carcasses and that multiple subtypes of Salmonella were often present on contaminated carcasses. Thus, whole-carcass incubation succeeded by characterization of multiple isolates per carcass is needed to properly assess and manage this risk to public health.

Download Full-text

Faktor Risiko Lingkungan dengan Kejadian ISPA pada Balita Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Ingin Jaya Kabupaten Aceh Besar

AcTion Aceh Nutrition Journal ◽

10.30867/action.v2i1.35 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Sofia Sofia

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Health Center ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Air Humidity ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Health Center

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is still one public health problem that is important to note, because it is an acute illness and can even cause death in infants in developing countries, including Indonesia. In general, there are three the risk factors of ARI namely environmental factors, individual factors of children, and behavioral factors. The aim of research to find out the environmental risk factors with the incidence of ARI in Toddlers in Public Health Center of Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar district. This type of research is an analytic survey with cross-sectional study approach. The sample size is calculated using the formula Lemeshow of 100 respondents, samples were taken randomly. Data analysis using Chi-Square test. The results showed that the level of humidity in the home (p= 0,039), smoking habits of family members in the home (p= 0,001), and the habit of using mosquito coils in the home (p= 0,003) as a risk factor for ISPA to children in Region Public Health Center of Ingin Jaya, Aceh Besar district. Conclusion, risk factor of ARI in the toddler that is a smoking habit, usage habit of mosquito coil and air humidity. Suggestions, the public in order to maintain air quality in the home environment to avoid various transmission of infectious diseases.Keywords: Air humidity, habits, environment, ARIPenyakit Infeksi Saluran Pernafasan Akut (ISPA) masih menjadi salah satu masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang penting untuk diperhatikan, karena merupakan penyakit akut dan bahkan dapat menyebabkan kematian pada balita di berbagai negara berkembang termasuk Indonesia. Secara umum ada 3 (tiga) faktor risiko terjadinya ISPA yaitu faktor lingkungan, faktor individu anak, serta faktor perilaku. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui faktor risiko lingkungan dengan kejadian ISPA pada Balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Ingin Jaya Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Jenis penelitian adalah survey analitik dengan pendekatan Crossectional study. Besarnya sampel dihitung dengan menggunakan rumus lameshow yaitu 100 responden, sampel diambil secara acak sederhana. Analisa data dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kelembaban udara dalam rumah (p=0,039), kebiasaan merokok anggota keluarga dalam rumah (p=0,001), dan kebiasaan menggunakan obat nyamuk bakar di dalam rumah (p=0,003) sebagai faktor risiko kejadian ISPA pada Balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Ingin Jaya Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Kesimpulan, faktor risiko ISPA pada balita yaitu kebiasaan merokok, kebiasaan penggunaan obat nyamuk bakar dan kelembaban udara. Saran, masyarakat agar dapat menjaga kualitas udara dilingkungan rumah agar terhindar dari berbagai penularan penyakit infeksi. Kata kunci: Kelembaban udara, kebiasaan, lingkungan, ISPA

Download Full-text

Disruptions to schistosomiasis programmes due to COVID-19: an analysis of potential impact and mitigation strategies

10.1101/2020.10.26.20219543 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Klodeta Kura ◽

Diepreye Ayabina ◽

Jaspreet Toor ◽

T. Deirdre Hollingsworth ◽

Roy M. Anderson

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Mitigation Strategy ◽

Mitigation Strategies ◽

Mass Treatment ◽

School Aged Children ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Potential Impact ◽

Central Pillar ◽

The Impact

AbstractBackgroundThe 2030 goal for schistosomiasis is elimination as a public health problem (EPHP), with mass drug administration (MDA) of praziquantel to school-aged children (SAC) a central pillar of the strategy. However, due to COVID-19, many mass treatment campaigns for schistosomiasis have been halted with uncertain implications for the programmes.MethodWe use mathematical modelling to explore how postponement of MDA and various mitigation strategies affect achievement of the EPHP goal for Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium.ResultsIn moderate and some high prevalence settings, the disruption may delay the goal by up to two years. In some high prevalence settings EPHP is not achievable with current strategies, and so the disruption will not impact this. Here, increasing SAC coverage and treating adults can achieve the goal.The impact of MDA disruption and the appropriate mitigation strategy varies according to the baseline prevalence prior to treatment, the burden of infection in adults and stage of the programme.ConclusionsSchistosomiasis MDA programmes in medium and high prevalence areas should restart as soon as is feasible, and mitigation strategies may be required in some settings.

Download Full-text

Anemia among HIV Infected Children on Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia: a facility based cross sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.15468/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mesay Lema Geleta ◽

Fithamlak Bisetegn Solomon ◽

Efrata Girma Tufa ◽

Fekadu Elias Sadamo ◽

Samson Kastro

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South Ethiopia ◽

Highly Active

Abstract Background Anemia is a global public health problem and most of the HIV positive people become anemic at some point in the course of the disease. We lack adequate evidence on the magnitude of anemia among children on highly active anti retroviral therapy in Ethiopia and particularly in South Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed at determining the proportion and associated factors of anemia among children on highly active anti retroviral therapy in Wolaita zone, South Ethiopia.Method a facility based cross-sectional study has been conducted from November to December 2018 on 256 children 6 months to 14 years of age who were on Anti retroviral therapy. Data were collected through an interview with caregivers and review of medical records. CD4+ cell count was analyzed using FACS caliber and Hemoglobin level was measured with Hem cue 301 analyzer. Stool sample was examined for presence of intestinal parasites by direct wet mount technique. Data analyzed with Stata version 14.0 were conveyed in mean and standard deviation of the mean, median and inter-quartile range. Multivariate analysis was carried out to identify independent predictors of the outcome variable. Adjusted Odds Ratio with 95% confidence interval was reported.Results The magnitude of anemia was found to be 38.8%. Taking Co-trimoxazole antibiotic prophylaxis (AOR=.45; 95% CI: .21, .95), caregivers’ not receiving nutritional counseling (AOR=09; 95% CI: .01, .98) and presence of intestinal parasites (AOR=3.10; 95% CI: 1.39, 6.88) were associated with anemia.Conclusion The magnitude of anemia obtained in this study is a moderate public health problem. Health education programs in Anti Retroviral Therapy clinics should be targeted at appropriate dietary practice, and appropriate hand washing and other hygienic practices to prevent intestinal parasitic infections. Co-trimoxazole prophylaxis should give given to all eligible children based on the recommendation.

Download Full-text

The contemporary management of neck pain in adults

Pain Management ◽

10.2217/pmt-2020-0046 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 75-87

Author(s):

Junior V Fandim ◽

Renato Nitzsche ◽

Zoe A Michaleff ◽

Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa ◽

Bruno Saragiotto

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Spinous Process ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Upper Limbs ◽

Common Condition ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Important Public Health ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Contemporary Management

Neck pain is a common condition with a high prevalence worldwide. Neck pain is associated with significant levels of disability and is widely considered an important public health problem. Neck pain is defined as pain perceived between the superior nuchal line and the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra. In some types of neck conditions, the pain can be referred to the head, trunk and upper limbs. This article aims to provide an overview of the available evidence on prevalence, costs, diagnosis, prognosis, risk factors, prevention and management of patients with neck pain.

Download Full-text