黎巴嫩南部儿童阿米巴病患病率和环境危险因素:来自Nabatieh地区横断面研究的见解。

IF 2.2 3区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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近150年来,自从首次描述了入侵性肠道原生动物寄生虫溶组织内阿米巴原虫以来,阿米巴病仍然是一个重大的全球健康问题。这种感染主要通过受污染的食物和水源传播,对全世界的公共卫生构成重大威胁。在黎巴嫩等受危机影响的地区,清洁水稀缺,儿童极易受到感染,并在这一日益加重的负担下严重死亡。本研究旨在评估黎巴嫩南部儿童阿米巴病的流行情况,确定其相关危险因素及其与水源安全的关系,并评估人群对这种寄生虫的认识。在黎巴嫩南部Nabatieh的SRHUH医院进行了一项涉及180名儿童的横断面研究。在显微镜下分析粪便样本,并与家长面谈以评估危险因素及其知识。统计检验,包括卡方和逻辑回归,显示25%的患病率。不安全的水源和农业做法与感染密切相关。令人惊讶的是,更高的父母知识并没有降低感染风险。这项研究强调了南黎巴嫩儿童肠道阿米巴病的重大公共卫生问题,主要是由于不安全的水源。提高高危人群的认识对根除疾病至关重要。
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Prevalence and Environmental Risk Factors of Amebiasis Among Children in South Lebanon : Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study in Nabatieh District.

After nearly 150 years, since the first description of the invasive intestinal protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica, amebiasis remains a significant global health concern. The infection, primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water sources, poses a substantial threat to public health worldwide. In crisis-affected regions like Lebanon, where clean water is scarce, children are highly susceptible to the infection and succumb dramatically to this growing burden. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of amebiasis among children in South Lebanon, identify its associated risk factors and its relationship with the safety of water sources, and evaluate the population's awareness of the parasite. A cross-sectional study involving 180 children was conducted at SRHUH hospital in Nabatieh, South Lebanon. Fecal samples were analyzed under a microscope, and parents were interviewed to assess risk factors and their knowledge. Statistical tests, including Chi-square and logistic regression, were conducted, revealing a 25% disease prevalence. Unsafe water sources and agricultural practices were significantly linked to infections. Surprisingly, higher parental knowledge did not reduce infection risk. This study underscores the significant public health issue of intestinal amebiasis in South Lebanese children, primarily due to unsafe water sources. Increased awareness among the at-risk population is crucial for disease eradication.

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Ecohealth
Ecohealth 环境科学-环境科学
CiteScore
4.50
自引率
4.00%
发文量
45
审稿时长
>24 weeks
期刊介绍: EcoHealth aims to advance research, practice, and knowledge integration at the interface of ecology and health by publishing high quality research and review articles that address and profile new ideas, developments, and programs. The journal’s scope encompasses research that integrates concepts and theory from many fields of scholarship (including ecological, social and health sciences, and the humanities) and draws upon multiple types of knowledge, including those of relevance to practice and policy. Papers address integrated ecology and health challenges arising in public health, human and veterinary medicine, conservation and ecosystem management, rural and urban development and planning, and other fields that address the social-ecological context of health. The journal is a central platform for fulfilling the mission of the EcoHealth Alliance to strive for sustainable health of people, domestic animals, wildlife, and ecosystems by promoting discovery, understanding, and transdisciplinarity. The journal invites substantial contributions in the following areas: One Health and Conservation Medicine o Integrated research on health of humans, wildlife, livestock and ecosystems o Research and policy in ecology, public health, and agricultural sustainability o Emerging infectious diseases affecting people, wildlife, domestic animals, and plants o Research and practice linking human and animal health and/or social-ecological systems o Anthropogenic environmental change and drivers of disease emergence in humans, wildlife, livestock and ecosystems o Health of humans and animals in relation to terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems Ecosystem Approaches to Health o Systems thinking and social-ecological systems in relation to health o Transdiiplinary approaches to health, ecosystems and society.
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