Human intestinal parasitism, potable water availability and methods of sewage disposal among nomadic Fulanis in Kuraje rural settlement of Zamfara state

Jombo, Gta; Damen, James G.; Safiyanu, Hauwa; Odey, Friday; Mbaawuaga, Emmanuel Msugh

doi:10.1016/s1995-7645(10)60118-6

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“…34 relevant papers on STH ( Ascaris lumbricoides , Trichuris trichiura , hookworm disease) were found (China [GBD #1] four [ 25 , 37 – 39 ]; India [GBD #2] three [ 40 – 42 ]; Vietnam [GBD #5] five [ 43 – 47 ]; Malaysia [GBD #6] three [ 48 – 50 ]; Nigeria [GBD #8] three [ 51 – 53 ]; Brazil [GBD #9] ten [ 5 , 54 – 62 ]; Nepal [GBD #14] one [ 63 ]; Pakistan [GBD #15] one [ 64 ]; Ethiopia [GBD #16] one [ 65 ]; Colombia [GBD #18] one [ 66 ]; Tanzania [GBD #19] one [ 67 ]; Thailand [GBD #20] one) ( S3 Table ) [ 68 ]. In addition, we found two relevant studies (Ethiopia, Nigeria) about combined STH and schistosomiasis infection [ 69 , 70 ]. Two studies examined STH reinfection using a cohort design, and one paper reported on an ecological study; the other studies used a cross-sectional design.…”

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“…Two studies, one from Ethiopia [ 69 ] and one from Nigeria [ 70 ], measured the association between SEP and intestinal parasite status. The study among schoolchildren in Ethiopia found no association between family income and intestinal parasite infection ( A .…”

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“…trichiura , and S . mansoni , among others) compared with a minority among those with some education [ 70 ]. Findings were similar when using housing type (hut, brick, cement) as SEP indicator.…”

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

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BackgroundNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are generally assumed to be concentrated in poor populations, but evidence on this remains scattered. We describe within-country socioeconomic inequalities in nine NTDs listed in the London Declaration for intensified control and/or elimination: lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH), trachoma, Chagas’ disease, human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), leprosy, and visceral leishmaniasis (VL).MethodologyWe conducted a systematic literature review, including publications between 2004–2013 found in Embase, Medline (OvidSP), Cochrane Central, Web of Science, Popline, Lilacs, and Scielo. We included publications in international peer-reviewed journals on studies concerning the top 20 countries in terms of the burden of the NTD under study.Principal findingsWe identified 5,516 publications, of which 93 met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 59 papers reported substantial and statistically significant socioeconomic inequalities in NTD distribution, with higher odds of infection or disease among poor and less-educated people compared with better-off groups. The findings were mixed in 23 studies, and 11 studies showed no substantial or statistically significant inequality. Most information was available for STH, VL, schistosomiasis, and, to a lesser extent, for trachoma. For the other NTDs, evidence on their socioeconomic distribution was scarce.The magnitude of inequality varied, but often, the odds of infection or disease were twice as high among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups compared with better-off strata. Inequalities often took the form of a gradient, with higher odds of infection or disease each step down the socioeconomic hierarchy. Notwithstanding these inequalities, the prevalence of some NTDs was sometimes also high among better-off groups in some highly endemic areas.ConclusionsWhile recent evidence on socioeconomic inequalities is scarce for most individual NTDs, for some, there is considerable evidence of substantially higher odds of infection or disease among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. NTD control activities as proposed in the London Declaration, when set up in a way that they reach the most in need, will benefit the poorest populations in poor countries.

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“…This implies that the more they have access to information the more they know about health care facilities and use these facilities. Jombo et al (2010) reported that lack of information due to illiteracy among pastoralist was a major cause of infestation. With adequate formation on the facilities and service available in the health care center, utilization by pastoralists ll be enhanced.…”

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Assessment of utilization of primary health care services among settled Fulani agro-pastoralists in Ogun State, Nigeria

Alarima¹,

Obikwelu²

2018

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Utilization of primary health care services among settled Fulani agro-pastoralists in Ogun State was assessed in this study. Sixty (60) respondents were purposefully selected and interviewed using an interview guide. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 35.82, 68.3% of the respondents were females and majority (80.0%) of the respondents have no formal education. The results showed that friends and relatives were the main sources of information on primary health care services. About 90.0% of the respondents had positive attitude towards the use of primary healthcare services. The study also revealed that respondents visits primary health facility for pharmacy/dispensary (95.0%), maternity (98.3%) and vaccination/immunization (86.7%). The result of the study revealed that the most pressing constraint faced by the agro-pastoralists was the distance of health facility from their settlement. Regression analysis showed that income, distance from home to health care center, information, attitude and constraints face influenced the utilization of primary healthcare services among the respondents. The study recommends that government should build health centres close to the agro-pastoralists to reduce the cost of medical services accessed by the pastoralists.

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“…The household’s access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene behaviors (WASH) influenced ZEP infection [ 86 – 89 ]. Aside for drinking water sources, contact with environmental water sources and even housing construction were also associated with ZEP transmission [ 72 , 90 – 94 ]. Cultural, ethnic, religious, and geographical differences between the nomadic populations presented in this review offer even greater variance of threats for infection with a zoonotic enteric parasite [ 53 , 95 – 99 ].…”

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A systematic review of zoonotic enteric parasitic diseases among nomadic and pastoral people

Barnes¹,

Davaasuren²,

Baasandagva³

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PLoS ONE

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IntroductionZoonotic enteric parasites are ubiquitous and remain a public health threat to humans due to our close relationship with domestic animals and wildlife, inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene practices and diet. While most communities are now sedentary, nomadic and pastoral populations still exist and experience unique exposure risks for acquiring zoonotic enteric parasites. Through this systematic review we sought to summarize published research regarding pathogens present in nomadic populations and to identify the risk factors for their infection.MethodsUsing systematic review guidelines set forth by PRISMA, research articles were identified, screened and summarized based on exclusion criteria for the documented presence of zoonotic enteric parasites within nomadic or pastoral human populations. A total of 54 articles published between 1956 and 2016 were reviewed to determine the pathogens and exposure risks associated with the global transhumance lifestyle.ResultsThe included articles reported more than twenty different zoonotic enteric parasite species and illustrated several risk factors for nomadic and pastoralist populations to acquire infection including; a) animal contact, b) food preparation and diet, and c) household characteristics. The most common parasite studied was Echinococcosis spp. and contact with dogs was recognized as a leading risk factor for zoonotic enteric parasites followed by contact with livestock and/or wildlife, water, sanitation, and hygiene barriers, home slaughter of animals, environmental water exposures, household member age and sex, and consumption of unwashed produce or raw, unprocessed, or undercooked milk or meat.ConclusionNomadic and pastoral communities are at risk of infection with a variety of zoonotic enteric parasites due to their living environment, cultural and dietary traditions, and close relationship to animals. Global health efforts aimed at reducing the transmission of these animal-to-human pathogens must incorporate a One Health approach to support water, sanitation, and hygiene development, provide education on safe food handling and preparation, and improve the health of domestic animals associated with these groups, particularly dogs.

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Human intestinal parasitism, potable water availability and methods of sewage disposal among nomadic Fulanis in Kuraje rural settlement of Zamfara state

Cited by 14 publications

References 11 publications

Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

Assessment of utilization of primary health care services among settled Fulani agro-pastoralists in Ogun State, Nigeria

A systematic review of zoonotic enteric parasitic diseases among nomadic and pastoral people

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