Prevalence of intestinal helminths and associated factors among school children of Medebay Zana wereda; North Western Tigray, Ethiopia 2017

Teshale, Tsega; Belay, Shewaye; Tadesse, Desalew; Awala, Abraham; Weldesamuel, Girmay Teklay

doi:10.1186/s13104-018-3556-6

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“…The overall prevalence of A. lumbricoides in this study was lower than what was observed in school-age pupils of rural areas of Southern China (18.5%) [34]; southern rural Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) (27.4%) [35]; Jimma, Ethiopia (23.6%) [25]; Zana wereda, Ethiopia (11.5%) [4]; Ogun State, Nigeria (29.3%) [31]; and Jos, Nigeria (25.7%) [32]. The possible reason for the higher prevalence in those studies compared with this study could be that the environment of where those studies were carried out may be more favorable for completion of the life cycle of the parasite such as fertile soil, and humid and wet environment.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…The overall prevalence of hookworms in this study was higher than those reported in studies conducted in Chencha town, Ethiopia (2.2%) [23] and Babile town, Ethiopia (6.7%), [36] and almost similar to that of Jimma town, Ethiopia (12.9%) [37] but lower than that observed in Zana wereda, Ethiopia (32.7%) [4]. Hookworms were the most prevalent and the most widespread STH parasite in Kogi East.…”

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“…This study revealed that STH infections remain a major public health problem in Kogi State and are prevalent among schoolchildren in the rural communities of Kogi East [22]. The overall prevalence of STHs observed in this study was higher than that observed in Chencha town, Ethiopia (2.2%) [23]; Were-abaye, Ethiopia (12.22%) [24]; Babile town, Ethiopia (13.8%) [25]; Zana wereda, Ethiopia (12.7%) [4]; and Cameroon (6.3%) [26]; but lower than that observed in Adwa town, Ethiopia (69.0%) [27]; Lumame town, Ethiopia (54%) [28]; Northern Gondar, Ethiopia (66.7%) [29]; Zegie Peninsula, Ethiopia (69.1%) [30]; Jimma, Ethiopia (45.6%) [25]; Ogun State, Nigeria (34.6%) [31]; and Jos, Nigeria (42.6%) [32]. They attributed the differences in prevalence to the topography of the study areas, living standards, as well as personal and environmental hygiene of the communities studied.…”

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School-based Cross-sectional Survey on Soil-transmitted Helminths in Rural Schools of Kogi East, Nigeria

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Luka³

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Soil-transmitted Helminths (STHs) are one the leading causes of global health problems especially in poorest and deprived communities where implementation and control are difficult to maintain. Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is caused by parasitic nematodes transmitted through contact with parasites eggs (Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura) or larvae (hookworms) and are responsible for more than 40% of worldwide morbidity from all tropical infections [1-3]. A recent report estimated that 2 billion people are infected with STHs worldwide, with 819, 439, and 439 million people infected with A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and hookworms, respectively [3,4]; about 610 million school-age children are at risk of infection with STHs [4].

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School-based Cross-sectional Survey on Soil-transmitted Helminths in Rural Schools of Kogi East, Nigeria

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“…However, a study conducted in Babile town, Eastern Ethiopia reported a 27.2% prevalence of intestinal helminths. [17]. A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura are the commonest and widely distributed parasites throughout Ethiopia [18].…”

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Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthes and its association with water, sanitation, hygiene among schoolchildren and barriers for schools level prevention in technology villages of Hawassa University: Mixed design

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Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remain one of the most common causes of morbidity among children in Ethiopia. Assessment of the magnitude of STH and its association with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and identify barriers for school-level prevention assist public health planners to prioritize promotion strategies and is a basic step for intervention. However, there is a lack of evidence on the prevalence of STH and its association with WASH and barriers for school-level prevention among schoolchildren. Objective To assess the prevalence of STH and its association with WASH and identify barriers for school level prevention in technology village of Hawassa University; 2019. Methods An institution-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1080 schoolchildren from September 5 to October 15, 2019. A two-stage cluster and purposive sampling technique were used to draw the study participants. A pretested, structured questionnaire, observation checklist, and in-depth interview were used to collect the data. Two grams of stool samples were collected from each study participant and examined using direct wet mount and Kato-Katz technique. Data were entered into Epi Info version 7 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Both bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic content analysis method by Atlas-Ti software and presented in narratives.

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“…In African countries, students have a higher rate of schistosomiasis infection [28], as well as in Zanzibar [29]. In addition to preventive chemotherapy, other social, environmental and health interventions for schistosomiasis control in Zanzibar are implemented slowly now, if the schistosomiasis health education is not popularized, it is difficult to achieve the elimination level of schistosomiasis control in local area.…”

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The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

Juma³

et al. 2019

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Background: Schistosomiasis seriously endangers the health of African people, hinders local economic and social development, and becomes a serious local public health problem. However, in addition to preventive chemotherapy, other social, environmental and health promotion measures are progressing slowly, lack of sanitation, treated water, and systematic health education, the people are still at risk of infection. In 2011, a survey of 24 school in Zanzibar showed that the average infection rate of Schistosoma haematobium was 8% (0-38%) in Unguja, and was 15% (1-43%) in Pemba. Methods: According to the shape of the island, the island is divided into three regions: the south, the middle, and the north. A Shehia in the southern, central and northern parts of Pemba Island was randomly selected respectively, the schistosomiasis health education session was conducted in primary and secondary schools of the selected Shehias. The students were randomly selected for schistosomiasis cognitive level test by designed questionnaire including 8 knowledge questions and 4 behavior questions before and after health education, through a chi-square test of the awareness rate and the correct behavior rate of schistosomiasis before and after the health education, the effect of health education session was evaluated. Result: A total 712 students were sampled before and after the health education in 8 schools. Before the health education session, the awareness rates of schistosomiasis were 64.62% and 68.75% among primary and secondary school respectively. After the session, the awareness rates increased to 79.74% and 84.70% respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=179.3, P<0.0001). Before the sessions, the correct behavior rates were 63.96% and 54.79% among boys and girls. After the sessions, the correct behavior rates increased to 82.83% and 76.58%, and the difference was also statistically significant (χ2=143.8, P<0.0001). Conclusion: The awareness rate and correct behavior rate of schistosomiasis were low in Pemba Island, Zanzibar, hence the schistosomiasis health education needs to be strengthened. The schistosomiasis health education session has an obvious effect on the improvement of cognitive level of schistosomiasis among local students. This method can be promoted and implemented in local schools with the effort of local health and education departments.

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Prevalence of intestinal helminths and associated factors among school children of Medebay Zana wereda; North Western Tigray, Ethiopia 2017

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School-based Cross-sectional Survey on Soil-transmitted Helminths in Rural Schools of Kogi East, Nigeria

School-based Cross-sectional Survey on Soil-transmitted Helminths in Rural Schools of Kogi East, Nigeria

Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthes and its association with water, sanitation, hygiene among schoolchildren and barriers for schools level prevention in technology villages of Hawassa University: Mixed design

The effectiveness of schistosomiasis health education session in primary and secondary schools in Pemba Island, Zanzibar

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