Evaluation of a programme for control of schistosoma haematobium infection in Yemen
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2005; 11 (5-6): 977-987
in English
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ABSTRACT
An intervention study was conducted in Khamir, north of Sana'a, for control of urinary schistosomiasis using chemotherapy and health education. The validity and cost-effectiveness of reagent strips as a rapid diagnostic tool to screen for Schistosoma haematobium infection was also assessed along with visible haematuria. Prevalence of S. haematobium infection 14 months post-intervention fell from 58.9% to 5.8% and frequency of heavy infection from 40.0% to 18.9%. Health education sessions resulted in significant decrease in the frequency of contact with water sources and greater adherence to preventive measures. Mass chemotherapy plus health education is a feasible and effective method for reducing S. haematobium infection in Yemen. Reagent strips and visible haematuria could be cost-effective in remote areas with limited access to health services
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Parasite Egg Count
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Child
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Feasibility Studies
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Prevalence
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Adolescent
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Prevalence study
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2005
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