Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites of dogs and associated risk factors in Adama Town, Central Ethiopia

Aim: To determining the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites among school children attending two community schools in Auta-balefi, Karu. Nasarawa State. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between July and August, 2019 in two community schools in Auta-balefi, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Methodology: Microscopic examination of faecal sample from 288 pupils (143 males and 145 females) from ages 5 years and above was carried out using formol-ether concentration technique. Questionnaires were also administered and only pupils whose parents gave their consents were enrolled in the study. Results: This study recorded an overall prevalence of 45.1% gastrointestinal helminth infection. The study however, identified the following parasites in descending order: hookworm (30.76%), Ascaris lumbricoides (25.4%), Schistosoma mansoni (17.7%), Strongyloides stercoralis (13.8%), Proglottids of tapeworm (10.78%), Fasciola hepatica (1.5%). Males (51.0%) were more infected as well as children between the ages 11-15 years with (48.3%). Risk factors such as: The educational status and occupation (higher education and unskilled job) of the parents, use of water closet and use of well water and contact with soil were found to contribute to the prevalence of intestinal helminths infection in the study. This is because of the significant association of present of parasites and the prevalence of the parasites (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths parasite at the end of the study was (45.1%) which is considered to be high compare to previous study carried on the related subject matter and also certain risk factors were considered to be the reason for such high observation. The prevalence in this study is one to be worried about considering the harm these parasites has on the health and livelihood of children who need to be healthy to carry out their everyday functions.

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Internal parasites of equines and associated risk factors in and around Guder town, West Shewa, central Ethiopia

Ethiopian Veterinary Journal ◽

10.4314/evj.v22i2.4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 36

Author(s):

Diriba Debere ◽

Yimer Muktar ◽

Solomon Shiferaw ◽

Dinaol Belina

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Internal Parasites ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Urinary pathogenic bacterial profile, antibiogram of isolates and associated risk factors among pregnant women in Ambo town, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control ◽

10.1186/s13756-017-0289-6 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Yonas Alem Gessese ◽

Dereje Leta Damessa ◽

Mebratenesh Mengistu Amare ◽

Yonas Hailesilassie Bahta ◽

Assalif Demisew Shifera ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Incidence of lumpy skin disease and associated risk factors among export-oriented cattle feedlots at Adama District, Central Ethiopia

Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health ◽

10.5897/jvmah2014.0357 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 128-134 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alemayehu Gezahegn ◽

Leta Samson ◽

Eshetu Eyob ◽

Mandefro Ayinalem

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Skin Disease ◽

Lumpy Skin Disease ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Cattle Feedlots

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Prevalence and associated risk factors of gastrointestinal helminth infection among primary schoolchildren in Dembi district, southwest Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.2.19805/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Awoke Guadie ◽

Alemu Waji ◽

Wenzong Liu ◽

Aijie Wang

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Water Supply ◽

School Children ◽

Age Groups ◽

Parasite Infection ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Southwest Ethiopia ◽

Gastrointestinal Helminth ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Gastrointestinal helminths (GIH) are widespread in developing countries including Ethiopia. The prevalence and distribution of GIH infection in Ethiopia varies from place to place due to different exposing risk factors. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of GIH infection among primary school children in Dembi district, southwest Ethiopia, where data for helminths infections are previously unpublished. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 291 school children in Dembi district were included. Fresh stool samples were collected from each student and examined by direct wet mount using both normal saline and Lugol's iodine preparation and concentration techniques using salt and formol-ether solutions. Questioners and observation were also used to identify socio-demographic and associated risk factors. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 statistical software. p-value <0.05 were considered significant.Results: Six parasite species of gastrointestinal helminth with an overall prevalence of 30.9% were identified. The predominant parasites were found soil transmitted helminth (STH) type including Ascaris lumbricoides (43.3%), hookworm (26.7%), Ttrichuris trichiura (8.9%) and Strongliodes stercoralis (3.3%). Teania species (6.7%) and Hymanolepis nana (3.3%) were also the gastrointestinal parasites detected from the stool samples. The highest prevalence of GIH infection has been observed in the age of 5 8 years children (36.7%) followed by 9 12 (33.3%) and ≥13 (30.0%) years. Sex, age, source of water supply and latrine usage has a significant association with GIH infection. Male (37.9%) students were two times more likely to have parasite infection (COR= 2.0, 95% CI= 1.17 3.22, p=0.011) than female (24%) students. Comparing age groups, 5 8 years were more likely to have higher parasite infection (COR=1.23, 95% CI=0.233 0.797, p=0.007) than older age groups ( 13 years). Those students used stream as a source of water supply and latrine sometimes were also 1.4 (p=001) and 2.7 (p=0.001) times more likely to have helminthic infection than students used pipe water and latrine, respectively. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that GIH infection are important public health problem among primary school children in Dembi district which needs an integrated health control program including periodic de-worming, improving sanitation and safe water provision.

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Seroprevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Canine Leptospira and Brucella Species Infection in West Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia

Veterinary Medicine Research and Reports ◽

10.2147/vmrr.s297155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol Volume 12 ◽

pp. 33-42

Author(s):

Lencho Megersa Marami ◽

Endrias Zewdu Gebremedhin ◽

Edilu Jorga Sarba ◽

Getachew Kebebew Tola ◽

Solomon Shiferaw Endalew ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Brucella Species ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Magnitude of Obstructed Labor and Associated Risk Factors among Mothers Come for Delivery Service in Adama Hospital Medical College, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia

Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics ◽

10.11648/j.jgo.20160403.11 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Asnakech Tadesse Gudina

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Obstructed Labor ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Delivery Service ◽

Medical College ◽

Hospital Medical ◽

Regional State ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoan Parasites and Associated Risk Factors among School Children in Merhabete District, Central Ethiopia

Journal of Parasitology Research ◽

10.1155/2021/9916456 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Nigus Dagne ◽

Amir Alelign

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Parasitic Infection ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Protozoan Parasites ◽

Intestinal Protozoan ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tropical Regions ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background. Intestinal protozoan parasitic infections remain one of the major public health problems in tropical regions especially, among developing countries such as Ethiopia. However, no enough epidemiological data is available in this respect in many parts of the country. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasitic infections and their associated risk factors among school children in Zeita village, Merhabete District, North Shewa Zone, Central Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional parasitological survey was conducted from January to March 2020. A total of 280 children from Zeita primary school were selected using stratified random sampling techniques. Stool samples were collected and examined using direct wet mount, Formal-Ether concentration and Modified Zeihel-Neelsen staining techniques. Results. The overall prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasitic infection was found to be 46.8% (131/280). The three predominant protozoan parasites detected in this study were Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and Cryptosporidium parvum which were observed in 70 (25.2%), 54 (19.3%), and 7 (2.5%) of the study participants, respectively. Sociodemographic characteristics of the study subjects such as family occupation ( P = 0.028 ), sources of drinking water ( P = 0.001 ), water handling practice ( P = 0.027 ), habit of eating vegetable ( P = 0.001 ), and presence of latrine were observed to be significantly associated risk factors for the occurrence of human intestinal protozoan parasites. Conclusion. A high prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasitic infection which has been contributed by different risk factors was revealed in this study. The findings suggested a need of collaborative effort among the educational and health authorities to control the infection in the study area.

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