Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of Psychiatric Hospital Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria

Eze, N. C.; Abah, A. E.; Ezeoru, D. O.

doi:10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i230163

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“…In the present study, the second most prevalent intestinal helminth was A. lumbricoides (8.6%) which is in line with the study result of 9.6% in Bahir Dar. 23 However, the present prevalence of A. lumbricoides was lower than previous results of 15.3% and 10.4% from Nigeria 19 and Italy, 8 respectively. The difference might be due to the variation in WASH implementation and endemicity of A. lumbricoides .…”

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“…Species level analysis revealed that hookworm (17.1%) was the most predominant parasite in the present study. This finding is higher than prevalence of 6.2% and 8.4% in Bahir Dar 23 and Nigeria, 19 respectively. However, it was lower than prevalence of 37.93% in Tanzania.…”

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confidence: 56%

“… 20 On the contrary, the prevalence of E. histolytica / E. dispar in this study was lower compared with findings of 14.4% from Bahir Dar. 23 However, it was higher than results of 7.4% and 5.5% from Nigeria 19 and Egypt, 24 respectively. The prevalence of G. lamblia in the present study was 3.0% which was in line with a previous finding of 3.0% in Nigeria.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…However, the difference was not statistically significant, which was similar to findings from Tanzania. 20 Contrary findings were reported in recent studies from Italy, 8 Ghana 21 and Nigeria 19 where males were significantly at higher risk of IPIs compared with females. Occupational and socio-cultural variations, beyond the mental problem, account for these differences in the exposure level of male and females in different geographic settings.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…The prevalence of G. lamblia in the present study was 3.0% which was in line with a previous finding of 3.0% in Nigeria. 19 However, it was lower than prevalence of 5.8% and 4.0% from Bahir Dar 23 and Northern Iran, 22 respectively. Variations in local implementation of WASH activities might be responsible for such differences.…”

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confidence: 84%

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients Attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Agmas¹,

Alemu

Hailu

2021

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Background Intestinal parasitic infections are among the major public health problems in resource-poor countries such as Ethiopia. Certain segments of the population such as psychiatric patients are believed to be at higher risk of infection because of their poor hygiene practices. However, information on the prevalence and contributing factors among psychiatric patients is limited in Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 432 psychiatric patients attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia from May to July 2020. Participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Data on socio-demography and associated factors were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Stool sample was collected and processed for parasitological examination using direct wet mount, modified Richie’s concentration, Kato-Katz and modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining techniques following standard protocols. Data were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 20. The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and associated factors were computed by descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression at 95% confidence interval (CI), respectively. Association between variables was considered statistically significant only if P -value <0.05 at 95% confidence level. Results A total of 168 (38.9%) participants were positive for at least a single species of intestinal parasite. Hookworm, Entamoeba histolytica / Entamoeba dispar and Ascaris lumbricoides were the most frequent parasites, detected in 74 (17.1%), 47 (10.9%) and 37 (8.6%) participants, respectively. Double infection was detected in 16 (9.5%) participants where 8 (4.8%) had hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoides co-infections. Not washing raw fruits and vegetables before eating (adjusted odds ratio = 8.402; 95% CI: 3.055–23.109; P <0.001) and having a psychiatric diagnosis other than bipolar disorder (adjusted odds ratio = 3.104; 95% CI: 1.334–7.222; P = 0.009) were significantly associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Conclusion The prevalence of intestinal parasites among psychiatric patients was significant. Therefore, improving hygiene practice and implementing regular screening for intestinal parasitic infection among psychiatric patients are recommended so as to control parasite transmission and improve the health of psychiatric patients.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients Attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

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Alemu

Hailu

2021

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Some Intestinal Parasites and Psychiatric Diseases: Is There a Possible Link?

Kamal

Hassan

2021

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

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The study assessed the risk of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among psychiatric patients in comparison with controls. A case-control study was conducted on 983 psychiatric patients and another 983 non-psychiatric controls attending the Psychiatry and Neurology outpatient clinic of Minia University Hospital, Egypt, during the period from October 2017 to September 2019. A single fecal sample was collected from each participant and examined by direct saline wet mount, formol-ether concentration. Modified trichrome and Kinyoun acid-fast staining were used to confirm suspected cases of protozoa. Our results showed that the rate of IPIs was significantly higher in psychiatric patients (35%) than in control (10.8%). Multiple IPIs were found in nine (0.9%) psychiatric patients, but not in controls. Blastocystis hominis was the most prevalent infection followed by Cryptosporidium parvum. Patients suffering from depression had the highest prevalence of infection (32.6%).

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Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Parasites among Patients Attending Designated Tuberculosis Clinics in Rivers State, Nigeria

Sounyo

Gboeloh²

2023

East Afr. j. health sci.

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Diseases of gastrointestinal parasites remain a major public health concern. This study was aimed at determining the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites among patients attending designated tuberculosis clinics in Rivers State, Nigeria. The clinics included Chest clinic, Rumuigbo, General hospital, Ahoada and Meridian hospital. The study was conducted between July 2020 and August 2021. Stool and blood samples were collected from 1288 participants and examined for the presence of ova, cysts, oocyst and trophozoites of gastrointestinal parasites using formol-ether concentration and Modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining techniques. ELISA was used to examine the blood samples for the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia lamblia. Out of the 1288 patients examined, 580 (45%) were infected and this was statistically significant (p<0.05). Gastrointestinal parasites identified included Ancyclostoma spp., Ascaris lumbricoides, Cryptosporidium spp, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia. Cryptosporidium spp. was the most prevalent (p<0.05). Females had a higher prevalence (55.9%) than males (44.1%), and the age group 11-20 years were most infected. The occurrence of gastrointestinal parasite infection was higher in the wet season (p<0.05). Sources of drinking water and housing types were risk factors that had a significant influence on the infection (p<0.05). The gastrointestinal parasite was not influenced by the occupation, as well as the educational levels of the participants. The study showed that tuberculosis patients were more infected than non-tuberculosis patients, and occurrence was higher in rural areas than in urban areas; both were significant (p<0.05). Detection of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium using non-ELISA and ELISA techniques were not statistically significant (p>0.05). The study showed a higher prevalence of infection; therefore, there is a need to enhance health education on the mode of transmission of gastrointestinal parasites and improve on personal and environmental hygiene of tuberculosis patients and the population as a whole; to reduce the occurrence of infection

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Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of Psychiatric Hospital Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients Attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients Attending Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Some Intestinal Parasites and Psychiatric Diseases: Is There a Possible Link?

Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Parasites among Patients Attending Designated Tuberculosis Clinics in Rivers State, Nigeria

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