Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Primary School Children in Al Qurain District, Sharkia Governorate

Faculty Medicine Year: 2021
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Journal: Egyptian family medicine journal Menufiya Egyptian Family Medicine Association Volume:
Keywords : Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Primary School    
Abstract:
Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Primary School Children in Al Qurain District, Sharkia Governorate Yasmin H. H. Hussein 1, Howaida H. Fahmy2, Doaa E. A. Sewilam1 1 Department of family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. 2 Department Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. Abstract Background: Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) are major public health problems, mainly affecting school children. One of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations is to control the transmission of IPIs and the modification of possible risk factors. Objectives: To estimate the frequency and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in Al Qurain district, Sharkia Governorate. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 primary school children. Participants’ data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, behavioral health habits, and complaints assessment questions were collected via semi-structured questionnaire. Stool samples were collected from students by the aid of their mothers and examined in the family medicine center. Results: The study revealed that one third (35%) of studied children had a parasitic infection. The highest percentage (44.4%) of infected children had E.histolytica. Children aged 9-12 years, with low mothers’ and fathers’ education, large family size, and low social class are more likely to had IPIs. The study found a statistically significant association between all behavioral health habits, all clinical manifestations, and parasitic infection. Conclusion: The results of the study reflect a relatively high prevalence rate of parasitic infections demands improved health education on regular hand washing, usage of toilet paper, washing fruits and vegetables, not eating outdoors, and avoid walking barefoot. Keywords: Hand washing, Rural, Stool Analysis, Urban.
   
     
 
       

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