埃塞俄比亚南部古吉区西部社区学龄儿童中土壤传播螺旋体的流行率、强度及相关因素

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摘要

背景土壤传播蠕虫(STH)感染是发展中国家学龄儿童的一个主要健康问题。方法 2023 年 2 月至 3 月,在西古吉区的选定地区对随机抽取的 614 名学龄儿童进行了一项基于社区的横断面研究。采用了一份预先测试过的调查问卷,并通过湿装载和卡托-卡茨技术对样本进行了检查。数据录入采用 SPSS 进行分析。采用二元和多变量逻辑回归分析来确定潜在的相关因素。结果 STH 的总患病率为 32.7%(95 % CI:28.4%-35.8%)。最常见的性传播疾病是蛔虫 95(11.1%)。大多数学龄儿童(74%)感染了轻度的土壤传播蠕虫(STH)。蛔虫、毛滴虫和钩虫的平均虫卵数分别为 4465.4、563.7 和 958.9。研究发现,土壤传播蠕虫感染在研究地区的学龄儿童中流行率很高,这与几个因素有很大关系,包括如厕后用肥皂洗手(AOR:2.8,95%CI:1.8-4.6)、修剪指甲(AOR:4.6,95%CI:2.9-7.1)和穿鞋习惯(AOR:2,95%CI:1.4-2.9)。为了预防和控制这些感染,全面的健康教育应侧重于卫生习惯、改善卫生条件和定期为学龄儿童开展驱虫计划的重要性。
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Soil-transmitted helminthes prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-aged children in the communities of west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia

Background

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a major health problem among school-age children in developing countries. Prolonged exposure to STH can lead to reduced physical fitness, stunted growth, anemia, bowel obstruction, and cognitive impairments.

Objective

To determine the prevalence, intensity, and associated risk factors of soil-transmitted helminths among school-aged children in the west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 614 randomly selected school-aged children in selected districts of the West Guji zone from February to March 2023. A pre-tested questionnaire was used, and samples were examined by wet mount and Kato-Katz techniques. Data entry was analyzed using SPSS. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were applied to identify potential associated factors. P-value<0.05 was declared as statistical significance.

Results

The overall prevalence of STH was 32.7 % (95 % CI: 28.4%–35.8 %). Ascaris lumbricoides 95 (11.1 %) was the most common identified STH. Most school-age children, 74 %, were infected with a mild intensity of soil-transmitted helminths (STH). The mean egg count for Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms was 4465.4, 563.7, and 958.9, respectively. The study found significant associations with several factors, including washing hands with soap after using the toilet (AOR: 2.8, 95 % CI: 1.8–4.6), trimming fingernails (AOR: 4.6, 95%CI: 2.9–7.1), and the habit of wearing shoes (AOR: 2, 95%CI: 1.4–2.9)

Conclusion

Soil-transmitted helminths infection prevalence is high among school-aged children of the study areas. To prevent and control these infections, comprehensive health education should focus on the importance of hygienic practices, improved sanitation, and regular deworming programs for school-aged children.
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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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218
审稿时长
66 days
期刊介绍: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.
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