Risk Factors Associated With Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Children

El-Sherbini, Gehad T.; Abosdera, Mostafa Mohamed

doi:10.21608/jesp.2013.96267

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“…Also, G. lamblia was associated with open field defecation, poor hand washing, raw vegetables, and unwashed fruit consumption [32]. This finding agreed with the findings of some Egyptian studies [20,21,24,30] where E. histolytica was the most prevalent parasitic species with variable prevalence rates. However, other studies have shown variability regarding the most prevalent parasite where it was G. lambilia [15,29], A. lumbricoides [25], and E.vermicularis [22,26].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…This may be due to risky behavioral activities, little hygiene, and awareness of small age students about prevention and control measures in comparison with bigger age groups [32]. Similar findings were observed in other Egyptian [20,21,25] and Ethiopian studies [38,39]. Also, primary school children have a higher prevalence of IPIs (55.7%) than preparatory and secondary school children (28% and 16.3%, respectively) with highly significant differences.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 74%

“…However, there is no significant gender difference regarding IPIs (P=0.5). There were variable findings between Egyptian studies regarding gender differences where some studies [22,23,27,28,31] revealed similar findings with insignificant gender differences while other studies [21,25,29,30] revealed significant gender differences. However, despite this variability, all of these studies except one [25] revealed a higher prevalence of IPIs among male students.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…This can be attributed to the unsanitary environmental conditions and low level of public awareness [19]. Egyptian studies conducted on school children revealed marked variability regarding the prevalence of IPIs with an infection range from 22.4 to 63.8% [15,[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Children are at high risk of infection due to their little awareness, immature immune system, and high nutritional requirements [12]. Children's IPIs are significantly associated with wasting and stunted growth [13]. Therefore, World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic treatment of school children with anti-helmentic drugs especially in highly infected localities, and to improve the children's nutritional status, hemoglobin, cognition, and overall health status [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Intestinal parasitic infection among school children in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Ahmed

Abu-Sheishaa

2022

Egypt Pediatric Association Gaz

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Background Intestinal parasitic infections are still representing a significant health problem in developing countries including Egypt. School children are highly vulnerable to this type of infection, and they suffered many health consequences. This study was conducted to identify the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among school children and its related factors. Results This is a school-based cross-sectional study conducted on 726 school children selected from primary, preparatory, and secondary schools located at Aga district, Dakahlia governorate. A questionnaire sheet including data on the socio-demographic characters of students and their families, environmental and behavioral variables, and gastro-intestinal symptoms was filled. Also, fresh stool samples were collected from each child for microscopic examination to detect eggs, cysts, and trophozoites of intestinal parasites. There were 239 of 726 children with IPIs representing an overall prevalence of 32.9%. The most prevalent parasitic species were E. histolytica (12.3%), G. lamblia (8.5%), H. nana (7.7%), and A. lumbricoides (5.7%). There were significant differences between infected and non-infected children regarding age, educational stage, residence, monthly family income, and maternal education levels. Also, there were highly significant differences between infected and non-infected children regarding all environmental and behavioral variables and the occurrence of GIT symptoms. Conclusion High prevalence of IPIs among school children indicates little personal hygiene and poor environmental sanitation. Much more efforts are needed for the application of proper prevention and control strategy.

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