2020
DOI: 10.5216/rpt.v48i4.59036
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Enteroparasites, Demographic Profile, Socioeconomic Status and Education Level in the Rural Population of the Recôncavo of Bahia, Brazil

Abstract: Demographic and social studies, as well as economic and cultural factors in a community are important regarding public health. This study identified demographic, socioeconomic and cultural aspects correlated with intestinal parasites in the population of Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia-Brazil, from July to October 2015. 53 semi-structured questionnaires were applied to the rural population of the municipality with previous clarification on the purpose of the study. There were questions related to the individual’… Show more

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“…In developing countries, low socioeconomic conditions are usually linked to gastrointestinal infections caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria, especially during childhood (22,23). In this study, the analysis of the socioeconomic aspects of the children with diarrhea showed that they were from families with low educational and income levels, both variables usually associated with intestinal pathogen infections in children (23)(24)(25).…”
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confidence: 65%
“…In developing countries, low socioeconomic conditions are usually linked to gastrointestinal infections caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria, especially during childhood (22,23). In this study, the analysis of the socioeconomic aspects of the children with diarrhea showed that they were from families with low educational and income levels, both variables usually associated with intestinal pathogen infections in children (23)(24)(25).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 65%