Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Epidemiological information on the burden of various parasitic infections and associated factors in different localities is indispensable to develop appropriate control and prevention measures as well as to monitor and evaluate existing programs. Hence the aim of the present stud...
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| description | Abstract Background Epidemiological information on the burden of various parasitic infections and associated factors in different localities is indispensable to develop appropriate control and prevention measures as well as to monitor and evaluate existing programs. Hence the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal helminths among school age children in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 391 primary school age children. Participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data about socio-demographic characteristics and perceived factors associated with intestinal parasitosis. Stool microscopic examination was done following standard protocol. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 22. Results Among 391 children participated, 181 (46.3%; 95% CI: 41.9–51.5) were infected with intestinal helminths. The magnitudes of single and double infections were 40.2% and 6.1% respectively. Seven helminths were detected among which Ascaris lumbricoides was with the highest frequency (56, 14.3%) followed by hookworms (55, 14.1%). Not washing fruits and vegetables before consumption (AOR = 2.16; 95%CI: 1.10–4.25, p = 0.026) and habit of swimming (AOR = 1.17; 95%CI: 1.03–1.95, p = 0.045) were significantly associated with helminthic infection. Conclusion High prevalence of intestinal helminthic infections among school age children demands integration of deworming with water, hygiene and sanitation as well as consistent health education. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b05bbc2b7ca44a55827975a61082c8ce2022-12-22T00:33:27ZengBMCBMC Infectious Diseases1471-23342018-08-011811810.1186/s12879-018-3330-3Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern EthiopiaGetaneh Alemu0Zeleke Aschalew1Eshetu Zerihun2Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch UniversityDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch UniversityAbstract Background Epidemiological information on the burden of various parasitic infections and associated factors in different localities is indispensable to develop appropriate control and prevention measures as well as to monitor and evaluate existing programs. Hence the aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal helminths among school age children in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 391 primary school age children. Participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data about socio-demographic characteristics and perceived factors associated with intestinal parasitosis. Stool microscopic examination was done following standard protocol. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 22. Results Among 391 children participated, 181 (46.3%; 95% CI: 41.9–51.5) were infected with intestinal helminths. The magnitudes of single and double infections were 40.2% and 6.1% respectively. Seven helminths were detected among which Ascaris lumbricoides was with the highest frequency (56, 14.3%) followed by hookworms (55, 14.1%). Not washing fruits and vegetables before consumption (AOR = 2.16; 95%CI: 1.10–4.25, p = 0.026) and habit of swimming (AOR = 1.17; 95%CI: 1.03–1.95, p = 0.045) were significantly associated with helminthic infection. Conclusion High prevalence of intestinal helminthic infections among school age children demands integration of deworming with water, hygiene and sanitation as well as consistent health education.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3330-3PrevalenceHelminthSchool age children |
| spellingShingle | Getaneh Alemu Zeleke Aschalew Eshetu Zerihun Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia BMC Infectious Diseases Prevalence Helminth School age children |
| title | Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_full | Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_short | Burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in Arbaminch Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia |
| title_sort | burden of intestinal helminths and associated factors three years after initiation of mass drug administration in arbaminch zuria district southern ethiopia |
| topic | Prevalence Helminth School age children |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3330-3 |
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