Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among university female students, Gaza, Palestine

Al-Hindi, Adnan; Redwan, Amira A; El-egla, Ghada O; Qassem, Razan R Abu; Alshammari, Ayed

doi:10.4103/ajm.ajm_8_19

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“…The present study is consistent with previous studies from Dhaka University in Bangladesh 23.14% and university female students of Gaza in Palestine 20.6% [17,18]. The existence of such similarity probably might be comparable sample size and study populations were included in all studies.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasitesupporting

confidence: 92%

“…In this study Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most predominant parasite (13.0%) followed by G. lamblia (5.6%).Similar finding were reported from Dhaka university in Bangladesh as Entamoeba histolytica (4.86 %,) were the predominant parasite isolated followed by Giardia intestinalis [17]. Moreover a study from Gaza in also revealed among detected intestinal parasites: Entamoeba histolytica/dispar were (7.5%) followed Giardia lamblia (4.9%) [18].…”

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confidence: 86%

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“…The present study is consistent with previous studies from Dhaka university in Bangladesh 23.14% (17) and university female students of Gaza in Palestine 20.6% (18). The existence of such similarity probably might be comparable sample size and study populations were included in all studies.…”

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“…In this study Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most predominant parasite (13.0%) followed by G. lamblia (5.6%).Similar nding were reported from dhaka university in Bangladesh as Entamoeba histolytica(4.86%,) were the predominant parasite isolated followed by Giardia intestinalis (17). Moreover a study from Gaza in also revealed among detected intestinal parasites: Entamoeba histolytica/dispar were (7.5%) followed Giardia lamblia (4.9%) (18).…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection and Associated Factors Among Adama Science and Technology University Student Adama Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

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2022

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Introduction: University students who live together in campuses and share different materials for their day to day activities may expose them to intestinal parasitic infections. As far as our knowledge is concerned; there is insufficient information on the magnitude of parasitic infections among students at Adama Science and Technology University Objectives To determine Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated factors among Adama University Student Adama Town, Oromia, Ethiopia, Methods A cross sectional study was conducted among 483 students attending higher health center at Adama University Student by using systematic random sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and potential associated factors for Intestinal parasitic infection was collected by structured interviewer administered questionnaire. One gram stool samples for direct saline microscopy was collected and processed in accordance to the standard parasitological techniques and procedures at Adama Science and Technology University Higher Health Center Laboratory. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0.Chi- square test and multiple logistic regression was used to identify associated factors. Association between variables were considered statistically significant only if a two-sided P-value < 0.05 at 95% confidence level. Results This study demonstrates the overall prevalence of intestinal parasite among student accounts 20.1% (95%CI; 16.8, 23.8).Two protozoa and three helminthes spp were detected from total stool sample examined. The predominate parasite isolated were E.histolotica 63(13.0%) followed by G.lamblia 27(5.6%),Taenia spp 3(0.6%),Hookworm 2(0.4%) and H.nana 2(0.4%) respectively. being rural residence[AOR]: 2.69, 95% CI: (1.22,5.9)], lower parental educational status(illiterate [AOR]: 5.5, 95% CI: (1.99,15.5)] and primary[AOR]: 3.75, 95% CI: (1.5,9.34)], food source from private cafeterias[AOR]: 2.46, 95% CI: (1.15,5.2)], not hand washing before food and after defecation[AOR]: 4.9, 95% CI: (1.96,12.3)], Habit of eating raw vegetables and fruit[AOR]: 4.8, 95% CI:(2.28,10.1)], walking with bare foot[AOR]: 13.2, 95% CI: (5.4,32.4)], not trimming finger nail [AOR]: 6.85, 95% CI: (3.2,14.6)] and not using soap [AOR]: 7.53, 95% CI: (3.2,17.8)]were significantly associated with parasitic infection. Conclusions and recommendations: The present study demonstrated the frequencies of intestinal parasitic infections among students were found to be high. Residence, educational status of parents, hand washing before meal and after defection, eating raw vegetables and fruit, walking with bare foot was significant predictors of parasitic infection: Hence all students should wash their hand before meal and after defecation, consume cooked vegetables, avoid walking with barefoot and trim their fingernail and university should improve and sustain inspection and food handler screening of private cafeterias.

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“…The high prevalence of parasites infection in children is attributed to many factors, particularly environmental and personal hygiene (5). Despite the improvement of infrastructure of Gaza Strip the existence of intestinal parasitic diseases (IPD) in Gaza strip is still constituting a health problem and was approved by many studies and the general prevalence was ranged between 20-40% (6)(7). Many studies about IPD have been carried out among school-age and preschool children either in Gaza Strip (8).…”

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Hand washing as an effective technique for intestinal parasites controlamong school children in Gaza city

Al-Hindi¹

2021

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Background/aim: Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness especially those spread through oral-fecal route. Intestinal parasites are parasites that populate the gastrointestinal tract in humans and other animals they can live throughout the body, but most prefer the intestinal wall. Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections worldwide. The high prevalence of parasites infection in children is attributed to many factors, particularly environmental and personal hygiene We aimed to assess the using of hand washing technique for the controlling of intestinal parasites infection among school children in Gaza. Method: 508 children from primary school children were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites and then the infected children were divided into case and control groups based on match criteria. Hand washing and health education were applied on intervention group and then the second stool sample was examined from both case and control groups. Results: the prevalence of intestinal parasitic among school children was 23.2%. Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the highest protozoa detected among school children in this study (73.3%). The prevalence of intestinal parasites among children was reduced after the application of hand washing technique from 23.2% to 15.5%, the prevalence of intestinal parasites in male higher than female due to variant behaviour of both sexes. Conclusion: It is concluded that hand washing has a significant role in reducing intestinal parasitic infection among school children. It is recommended that hand washing should be delivered to all school children in Gaza strip.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among university female students, Gaza, Palestine

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