Prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes infections among Bangladeshi males seeking job abroad.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-1335
ABSTRACT
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to identify the prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes infections and its relation to socio-demographic characteristics among Bangladeshi males seeking job abroad. The stool sample of each respondent coming for medical check up was collected by code number and examined under microscope to see the presence helminthic ova or larvae. Among 8140 respondents, 68.05% were from rural and 31.95% from urban area. As a whole, helminthic infection was found in 20.22% respondents. Off which rural and urban distribution were 27.58% and 5.22% respectively (p<0.001). Pattern of helminthes as per rural and urban basis were as follows Ascaris lumbricoides in 12.45% & 2.61%, Trichuris trichurias in 2.61% & 2.50% samples respectively. As per age distribution was concerned, number of positive cases among rural population in all age groups was statistically higher (p<0.001) than that of urban population. Similarly, rate of combined infections among the rural population was also statistically higher (p<0.001). Higher positivity of helminthes was obtained in low-level educated respondents and in the farmers group. Since the study reflected a high proportion of helminthes infections in rural people, so it was recommended to launch regular deworming programme in rural community at national level. Health education activities on proper sanitary practice, safe disposal of excreta and taking safe food-drinks should be meaningful to eradicating helminthes infections. Further study is needed for monitoring the active status in the community.
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Assunto principal:
Fatores Socioeconômicos
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Solo
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Bangladesh
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado
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Prevalência
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Estudos Transversais
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Entrevistas como Assunto
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Inquéritos e Questionários
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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