Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil
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Resumo: | The goal of the present study was to determine both prevalence and risk factors associated with intestinal parasitism in school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single primary school located in João Pessoa, from February to August in 2016. The students were selected from the age group of 5-16 years. Of the school total of 341 students, 150 fecal specimens (from participants) were collected and were evaluated by three methods: Hoffman, Pons, and Janer (HPJ); Rugai; and the Paratest® Kit. A questionnaire concerning socio-demographic, environmental and behavioral variables was also applied. A logistic regression model was used to explain the occurrence of intestinal parasitism and the associated risk factors. The prevalence was 38.7% of students, with positive samples being more prevalent in the male students (47.0%). The most common parasite was Giardia lamblia 13 (14.8%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 8 (9%), Enterobius vermicularis 5 (5.7%), Strongyloides stercolaris 2 (2.3%), Ascaris lumbricoides 2 (2.3%) and Trichuris trichiura 2 (2.3%). Among the enterocommensals, the most frequent was Endolimax nana 36 (40.9%) followed by Entamoeba coli 20 (22.7%). The variables that presented statistical significance (p-value<0.05) ) together with the Odds Ratio (OR) were: gender (female) (OR=2.4; 95% CI, 0.19-0.98), family allowance participant (yes) (OR=4.4; 95% CI, 1.84-10.66), number of rooms in the residence (OR=3.5; 95% CI, 1.13-10.64), family nucleus (OR=7.0; 95% CI, 1.46-12.43), fruit and vegetable hygiene (OR=2.0; 95% CI, 1.23-3.36), use of anthelmintic (OR= 0.02; 95% CI, 0.001-0.30) and detection of worms (OR=25.0; 95% CI, 20.6-30.10). Diseases caused by protozoa were more prevalent. The analyzed risk factors demonstrate that disease transmission happens through differing routes. Thus, appropriate health intervention strategies should be implemented to reduce the burden of intestinal parasites for school students and their families. |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil Parasitismo intestinal e fatores de risco relacionados entre os escolares do ensino fundamental I e II na cidade de João Pessoa, nordeste do BrasilNutritional StatusPrevalenceBasic SanitationStudentsParasitic diseasesHealth SciencesThe goal of the present study was to determine both prevalence and risk factors associated with intestinal parasitism in school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single primary school located in João Pessoa, from February to August in 2016. The students were selected from the age group of 5-16 years. Of the school total of 341 students, 150 fecal specimens (from participants) were collected and were evaluated by three methods: Hoffman, Pons, and Janer (HPJ); Rugai; and the Paratest® Kit. A questionnaire concerning socio-demographic, environmental and behavioral variables was also applied. A logistic regression model was used to explain the occurrence of intestinal parasitism and the associated risk factors. The prevalence was 38.7% of students, with positive samples being more prevalent in the male students (47.0%). The most common parasite was Giardia lamblia 13 (14.8%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 8 (9%), Enterobius vermicularis 5 (5.7%), Strongyloides stercolaris 2 (2.3%), Ascaris lumbricoides 2 (2.3%) and Trichuris trichiura 2 (2.3%). Among the enterocommensals, the most frequent was Endolimax nana 36 (40.9%) followed by Entamoeba coli 20 (22.7%). The variables that presented statistical significance (p-value<0.05) ) together with the Odds Ratio (OR) were: gender (female) (OR=2.4; 95% CI, 0.19-0.98), family allowance participant (yes) (OR=4.4; 95% CI, 1.84-10.66), number of rooms in the residence (OR=3.5; 95% CI, 1.13-10.64), family nucleus (OR=7.0; 95% CI, 1.46-12.43), fruit and vegetable hygiene (OR=2.0; 95% CI, 1.23-3.36), use of anthelmintic (OR= 0.02; 95% CI, 0.001-0.30) and detection of worms (OR=25.0; 95% CI, 20.6-30.10). Diseases caused by protozoa were more prevalent. The analyzed risk factors demonstrate that disease transmission happens through differing routes. Thus, appropriate health intervention strategies should be implemented to reduce the burden of intestinal parasites for school students and their families.O presente estudo tem como objetivo determinar a prevalência e os fatores de risco associados ao parasitismo intestinal em escolares. Este estudo transversal foi conduzido em uma escola primária localizada na cidade de João Pessoa, de fevereiro a agosto de 2016. As crianças foram selecionadas entre 5 a 16 anos de idade. De 341 alunos, foram coletados 150 espécimes fecais e foram avaliados por três métodos: Método de Hoffman, Pons e Janer (HPJ); Kit Rugai e Paratest®. Foi preenchido um questionário sobre dados de variáveis sociodemográficas, ambientais e de comportamento. O modelo de regressão logística foi utilizado para explicar a ocorrência de parasitismo intestinal e os fatores de risco associados. A prevalência foi de 38,7% das crianças, sendo a amostra positiva mais predominante nas crianças do sexo masculino (47,0%). O parasita mais comum foi Giardia lamblia 13 (14,8%), seguido de Entamoeba histolytica / dispar 8 (9%), Enterobius vermicularis 5 (5,7%), Strongyloides stercolaris 2 (2,3%), Ascaris lumbricoides 2 (2,3%) e Trichuris Trichiura 2 (2,3%). Entre os enterocomensais, a maioria das freqüências foi Endolimax nana 36 (40,9%) seguido de Entamoeba coli 20 (22,7%). As variáveis que apresentaram significância estatística (p-valor <0,05) foram: gênero (feminino) (OR = 2,4; IC 95%; 0,19-0,98), recebe subsídio familiar (sim) (OR = 4,4; 95% CI, 1,84-10,66),número de quartos na residência (OR = 3,5; IC 95%, 1,13-10,64), núcleo familiar (OR = 7,0; IC 95%; 1,46- 12,43),higiene das frutas e legumes (OR = 2,0, IC 95%, 1,23-3,36), uso de vermifugio (OR = 0,02, IC 95%, 0,001-0,30) evisualização de vermes (OR = 25,0; IC 95%, 20,6-30,10). As doenças causadas por protozoários foram mais prevalentes. Os fatores de risco analisados demonstram que a transmissão de doenças ocorre por rotas diferentes. Portanto, as estratégias de intervenção em saúde devem ser implementadas para as crianças da escola e suas famílias para reduzir o peso dos parasitas intestinais.EDUFU2018-08-08info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/3989910.14393/BJ-v34n1a2018-39899Bioscience Journal ; Vol. 34 No. 4 (2018): July/Aug.; 1062-1072Bioscience Journal ; v. 34 n. 4 (2018): July/Aug.; 1062-10721981-3163reponame:Bioscience journal (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)instacron:UFUenghttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/39899/22678Brazil; ContemporaryCopyright (c) 2018 Ana Carolina da Silva Monteiro, Danielly de Araújo Soares, Sônia Cristina Pereira de Oliveira Ramalho Diniz, Ulanna Maria Bastos Cavalcante, Allan Batista Silva, Rodrigo Pinheiro de Toledo Vianna, Francisca Inês de Sousa Freitas, Tatiene Correia de Souza, Caliandra Maria Bezerra de Luna Limahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessda Silva Monteiro, Ana Carolinade Araújo Soares, DaniellyPereira de Oliveira Ramalho Diniz, Sônia CristinaBastos Cavalcante, Ulanna MariaBatista Silva, AllanPinheiro de Toledo Vianna, Rodrigode Sousa Freitas, Francisca InêsCorreia de Souza, TatieneBezerra de Luna Lima, Caliandra Maria2022-02-14T12:54:35Zoai:ojs.www.seer.ufu.br:article/39899Revistahttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournalPUBhttps://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/oaibiosciencej@ufu.br||1981-31631516-3725opendoar:2022-02-14T12:54:35Bioscience journal (Online) - Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)false |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil Parasitismo intestinal e fatores de risco relacionados entre os escolares do ensino fundamental I e II na cidade de João Pessoa, nordeste do Brasil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil da Silva Monteiro, Ana Carolina Nutritional Status Prevalence Basic Sanitation Students Parasitic diseases Health Sciences |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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Intestinal parasitism and related risk factors for primary school students in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil |
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da Silva Monteiro, Ana Carolina |
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da Silva Monteiro, Ana Carolina de Araújo Soares, Danielly Pereira de Oliveira Ramalho Diniz, Sônia Cristina Bastos Cavalcante, Ulanna Maria Batista Silva, Allan Pinheiro de Toledo Vianna, Rodrigo de Sousa Freitas, Francisca Inês Correia de Souza, Tatiene Bezerra de Luna Lima, Caliandra Maria |
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de Araújo Soares, Danielly Pereira de Oliveira Ramalho Diniz, Sônia Cristina Bastos Cavalcante, Ulanna Maria Batista Silva, Allan Pinheiro de Toledo Vianna, Rodrigo de Sousa Freitas, Francisca Inês Correia de Souza, Tatiene Bezerra de Luna Lima, Caliandra Maria |
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da Silva Monteiro, Ana Carolina de Araújo Soares, Danielly Pereira de Oliveira Ramalho Diniz, Sônia Cristina Bastos Cavalcante, Ulanna Maria Batista Silva, Allan Pinheiro de Toledo Vianna, Rodrigo de Sousa Freitas, Francisca Inês Correia de Souza, Tatiene Bezerra de Luna Lima, Caliandra Maria |
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Nutritional Status Prevalence Basic Sanitation Students Parasitic diseases Health Sciences |
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Nutritional Status Prevalence Basic Sanitation Students Parasitic diseases Health Sciences |
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The goal of the present study was to determine both prevalence and risk factors associated with intestinal parasitism in school students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single primary school located in João Pessoa, from February to August in 2016. The students were selected from the age group of 5-16 years. Of the school total of 341 students, 150 fecal specimens (from participants) were collected and were evaluated by three methods: Hoffman, Pons, and Janer (HPJ); Rugai; and the Paratest® Kit. A questionnaire concerning socio-demographic, environmental and behavioral variables was also applied. A logistic regression model was used to explain the occurrence of intestinal parasitism and the associated risk factors. The prevalence was 38.7% of students, with positive samples being more prevalent in the male students (47.0%). The most common parasite was Giardia lamblia 13 (14.8%), followed by Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 8 (9%), Enterobius vermicularis 5 (5.7%), Strongyloides stercolaris 2 (2.3%), Ascaris lumbricoides 2 (2.3%) and Trichuris trichiura 2 (2.3%). Among the enterocommensals, the most frequent was Endolimax nana 36 (40.9%) followed by Entamoeba coli 20 (22.7%). The variables that presented statistical significance (p-value<0.05) ) together with the Odds Ratio (OR) were: gender (female) (OR=2.4; 95% CI, 0.19-0.98), family allowance participant (yes) (OR=4.4; 95% CI, 1.84-10.66), number of rooms in the residence (OR=3.5; 95% CI, 1.13-10.64), family nucleus (OR=7.0; 95% CI, 1.46-12.43), fruit and vegetable hygiene (OR=2.0; 95% CI, 1.23-3.36), use of anthelmintic (OR= 0.02; 95% CI, 0.001-0.30) and detection of worms (OR=25.0; 95% CI, 20.6-30.10). Diseases caused by protozoa were more prevalent. The analyzed risk factors demonstrate that disease transmission happens through differing routes. Thus, appropriate health intervention strategies should be implemented to reduce the burden of intestinal parasites for school students and their families. |
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