Distribution and Risk Factors for Giardia Lamblia Among Children at Amran Governorate, Yemen

Alshahethi, Mohammed Ali; Edrees, Wadhah Hassan; Mogalli, Nabil Mohammed; Al-Halani, Ali Ahmed; Al-Shehari, Wadee Abdullah; Reem, Alariqi

doi:10.22270/ujpr.v5i3.413

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“…It is documented that handwashing is the essential hygienic practice for controlling pathogen transmission, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic agents [ 85 – 87 ]. In this regard, the current study revealed that not handwashing after using the toilet was a risk factor associated with acquiring IPIs, and this finding is consistent with a recent study in Taiz and Amran cities [ 68 , 88 ].…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Immunocompromised Patients, Children, and Adults in Sana’a, Yemen

Al-Yousofi

Yan

Al-Mekhlafi

et al. 2022

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Intestinal parasite infection (IPI) is still a very important public health issue. The severity of the parasitic disease has been reported as a high infection in immunocompromised patients and children. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasites among immunocompromised patients and children with various gastrointestinal system complications in Sana’a city, Yemen, with different variables, including genus and age, and explore the risk factors associated with parasitic intestinal infections. The study socioeconomic data and certain behavioral and environmental risk factors and stool samples were collected from immunocompromised adult and children’s patients, including children (one to eight years old), pregnant women, diabetes mellitus patients, cancer patients, HIV patients, and older adults. Out of 436 fecal samples, the overall prevalence rate of IPIs among immunocompromised patients and children in Sana’a was 51.8%. In contrast, the rate of infection in children (26.1%) was higher than that in old patients (25.7%) and in females (38.5%) and higher than that in males (13.3%). The protozoa (44.5%) have been shown more than intestinal helminths (7.3%) in samples, and the most common intestinal protozoan was Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica (13.8% and 12.8%), respectively. The most common intestinal helminthiasis was Hymenolepis nana with 1.8%. Concluding that the rate of infection was high for several reasons, including lack of commitment to hygiene as not handwashing after using the toilet (88.9%), eating uncovered food (56.3%), poor sanitation as lack of water sources (59.5%), reduced health education, and presence of other family members infected by parasites (61.3%). Interventions are required to reduce intestinal parasites, including health education on personal hygiene for patients, increasing awareness, and improving the environment and healthcare system.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Immunocompromised Patients, Children, and Adults in Sana’a, Yemen

Al-Yousofi

Yan

Al-Mekhlafi

et al. 2022

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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“…The present finding showed that male participants had considerably greater proportions of parasitic infections than did female participants, with a statistical difference (P = 0.010). This outcome is supported by similar previous studies conducted in Yemen [16,24]. This may be referred to as the habitat behavior of boys contributing to their fathers' agricultural activities.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Children Attending Some Schools in Amran Governorate, Yemen

Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq,

Mohammed A. Al-Eryani,

Wadhah Hassan Edrees

et al. 2023

JAUST

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Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a global health issue among schoolchildren, with high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections among schoolchildren in the Amran governorate, Yemen. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out among 200 schoolchildren aged 7–15 years between December 2021 and March 2022. The stool specimens were collected and the parasite species was detected according to standard laboratory methods. Results: The overall rate of parasite infection was 48%. Entamoeba histolytica was the most prevalent parasite among children (25%), followed by Giardia lamblia (13.5%), Entamoeba coli (12%), Enterobius vermicularis (10%), and Hymenolepis nana (6.5%). Furthermore, a higher infection was among males (57%), those aged 7 to 10 (45%), those whose parents had a basic education (60.7%), and those who consume unwashed vegetables and fruits (57.7%). Additionally, a higher infection was among those who do not wash their hands after defecation (57.7%) and individuals who maintain their nails (54.8%). Conclusion: As a result of the high prevalence of IPIs among the study's participants, environmental sanitation, personal hygiene, and health education are all required for promotion in order to avoid parasitic infection among children

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“…The present nding showed that male participants had considerably greater proportions of parasitic infections than did female participants, with a statistical difference (P = 0.010). This outcome is supported by similar previous studies conducted in Yemen [16,24]. This may be referred to as the habitat behavior of boys in contributing to their fathers' agricultural activities, which allows them to remain outside for a long time outside the home daily and makes them more exposed to intestinal parasitic infection than females.…”

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confidence: 85%

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Children Attending Some Schools in Amran Governorate, Yemen

Al-Hadheq,

Al-Eryani,

Edrees

et al. 2023

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Background and Aim: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a global health issue among schoolchildren with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to find out the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections among schoolchildren in the governorate of Amran, Yemen. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out among schoolchildren aged 7–15 years old in Amran governorate between December 2021 and March 2022. A total of 200 stool specimens were collected, and the detection of intestinal parasitic species was performed according to standard laboratory methods. The required information was collected through a structured questionnaire, and the data was statistically analyzed. Results: The overall rate of parasite infection was 48%. Students in public schools showed a higher rate of parasite infection compared to students in private schools (57% vs. 39%; P = 0.011). Entamoeba histolytica was the most prevalent parasite among children (25%), followed by Giardia lamblia (13.5%), Entamoeba coli (12%), Enterobius vermicularis (10%), and Hymenolepis nana (6.5%). Furthermore, a higher prevalence of infection was observed among males (57%), the age group of 7–10 years (45%), individuals with basic education (60.7%), individuals who consume treated water (54.1%), and individuals who consume unwashed vegetables and fruits (57.7%). Additionally, a higher prevalence of infection was observed among individuals who do not wash their hands after defecation (57.7%) and individuals who maintain their nails (54.8%). Conclusion: As a result of the high prevalence of IPIs among the study's participants, environmental sanitation, personal hygiene, and health education are all required for promotion in order to avoid parasitic infection among children.

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Distribution and Risk Factors for Giardia Lamblia Among Children at Amran Governorate, Yemen

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Immunocompromised Patients, Children, and Adults in Sana’a, Yemen

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Immunocompromised Patients, Children, and Adults in Sana’a, Yemen

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Children Attending Some Schools in Amran Governorate, Yemen

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Children Attending Some Schools in Amran Governorate, Yemen

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