Intestinal parasitic infections and risk factors: A cross-sectional survey of some school children in a suburb in Accra, Ghana

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作者：
Forson A.O. [1 ]
Arthur I. [1 ]
Olu-Taiwo M. [1 ]
Glover K.K. [1 ]
Pappoe-Ashong P.J. [2 ]
Ayeh-Kumi P.F. [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
[2] Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra
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BMC Research Notes | / 10卷 / 1期
关键词：
Accra; Children; Giardia lamblia; Parasitic infections; Risk factors;
D O I：
10.1186/s13104-017-2802-7
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摘要：
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and establish some risk factors associated with the acquisition of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in school children in Accra, Ghana. Results: The overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was 15%. Giardia lamblia (10%) and Schistosoma mansoni (1.7%) were the common parasites found. Out of the 15% students postive for intestinal parasites, 13.6% had single parasites and 1.3% had double parasitic infections. Children between the ages of 4-5 and 6-7 years (20% each) had the most parasitic infections. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was not significantly related to gender (p = 0.1451), and source of drinking water (p = 0.8832). However, a statistically significant association between children infected with parasites and close proximity to domestic animals or pets was observed (p = 0.0284). Continuous education on personal hygiene, environmental sanitation and deworming of domestic animals or pets are required to reduce the prevalence of intestinal parasites in school children in Accra. © 2017 The Author(s).
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