A Study of Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthic Infections and Associated Risk Factors among the School Children of Biratnagar Submetropolitan, Eastern Region of Nepal
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Intestinal helminthic infection is a major public health problem in children of developing countries because of poor socio‑economic conditions and lack of good hygienic living. Objectives: To measure the prevalence of intestinal helminthic Infections and to identify risk factors associated with helminthic infections among the school children of Biratnagar. Materials and Methods: The cross‑sectional study was conducted in Grade VI, VII and VIII in Government and private schools of Biratnagar. Stratified random sampling method was applied to choose the schools and the study subjects. The Chi‑square test was used to measure the association of risk factors and helminthic Infections. Results: Overall prevalence of intestinal helminthic infections among the school children was 15.5 percent. Hookworm was found high (6.5%) in comparison to other worms i.e. Ascaris lumbricoides (5.5%), Trichuris trichuria (2.5%) and Hymenolepsis nana (1.0%). The use of soap and water after defecation had lower prevalence of helminthic Infections (11.2%) than only use of water (38.7%). The helminthic Infections was also seen lower who wear sandals (3.2%) than those did not wear (26.2%). The Infection rate was significantly lower among having clean nail (6.2%) than not having clean (21.7%). The helminthic Infections was seen higher among children having the habit of nail biting and thumbs sucking (P<0.001). Conclusions: Intestinal helminthic infections among the school children are a common health problem. Poor personal hygiene and sanitary condition, and lack of clean drinking water supply are supposed to play an important role in establishing helminthic infections.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Ram Bilakshan Sah1 , Dr Ratna Baral2 , Mrs Usha Shah3 , Prof. Nilambar Jha4
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