Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Feleke, Daniel Getacher

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“…In the present study, the protozoan E. histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii was the commonly encountered intestinal parasite (23.3%) followed by G. lamblia (10.3%) and E. coli (8.2%). The dominance of E. histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii in this study agreed with other studies conducted in prisons [23] and in the general population [26]. Whether the reported Entamoeba species is the invasive or the non-invasive type, the mere presence of these parasites along with G. lamblia and E. coli indicates unhygienic situations in the prison.…”

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia, 2017

2019

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Background In Ethiopia, like other developing countries, intestinal parasitic infections are the major public health problems affecting millions annually. Overcrowding and poor living conditions are the major risk factors. Prison inmates are among the most vulnerable groups to intestinal parasitic infections. However, there is scarcity of epidemiological data regarding intestinal parasites among prison inmates in Ethiopia, notably in Tigrai. Thus, we aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and identify the associated factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia. Methods A cross sectional study involving 291 inmates was conducted from February to June 2017 among inmates of Mekelle prison. After systematically selecting subjects, stool specimens were examined using direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques. We used SPSS version 21 for data analysis. We considered p -value less than 0.05 significant at 95% confidence level. Results Of the 291 inmates enrolled in the study, 124 (42.6%) harbored one or more intestinal parasites. The protozoan Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii was the predominant parasite accounted for 68 (23.3%) of the infections followed by Giardia lamblia (10.3%) and Entamoeba coli (8.2%). Fourteen (4.8%) participants were co-infected with different parasite species. The co-infections of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii and Giardia lamblia were detected among 3.1% of the participants. In bivariate analysis, hand fingernail status (COR 1.86, 95% CI, 1.08–3.20) and duration of stay in prison (COR 2.23, 95% CI 1.31–3.79) were statistically associated with intestinal parasite infections. In multivariable regression, inmates who stayed in the prison for one year or less were more likely to harbor intestinal parasitic infections ( p = 0.013) than those who stayed longer. No other single predictor variable was found to be significantly associated with intestinal parasitic infections. Conclusions The result of this study showed that intestinal parasites are significant health problems among inmates of Mekelle prison.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia, 2017

2019

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“…[15][16][17] In this study, the overall prevalence of intestinal protozoan infection was 59.3%. Our finding was higher than the study conducted in Ethiopia 45.3%, 18 35.5%, 19 41.1%, 20 20.4%, 21 10.6%, 22 44.6%, 23 Iran, 30.1%, 24 37.5%, 25 Ghana 42.9%, 26 Nigeria 19.3%. 27 However, it was comparable with study conducted in South Africa 68%.…”

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“…[31][32][33] E. histolytica complex was the predominant parasitic species detected in this study with a prevalence rate of 39.7%. This was higher than studies conducted from Ethiopia; 5.6%, 34 10.3%, 35 2.2% 22 and lower than study conducted in other parts of Ethiopia 57.5%, 23 50.8% 19 This variation might be due to poor access to safe drinking water, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, and waste disposal system as indicated in this and other study. 18 Similarly, in this study, the prevalence E. histolytica complex is higher than studies conducted Saudi Arabia 4.7%, 36 Malaysia 0.4%, 37 Italy 4.1%, 38 Myanmar 6.2%, 39 and Iran 0.25%.…”

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“…Some studies have shown that males are at greater risk of developing protozoan infections 18,24 and other studies indicated females were affected than males, 42,43 while other studies have showed comparable prevalence. 19,23 But, the present study indicated that occurrence of protozoan infections (E. histolytica complex and G. duodenalis) was higher in females than males. This is comparable with the studies conducted in Pakistan, 44 Uganda, 45 and Nepal.…”

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“…24 In addition to the above variations the higher prevalence might be due to the over-diagnosis of E. dispar and E. moshkovskii as E.histolytica G. duodenalis was detected among 11% of the study participants which is comparable with studies conducted in Ethiopia 11.2%, 18 8.4%, 22 Iran 11%, 24 and lower than studies conducted in Ethiopia 42.4%, 23 32.7%. 19 The higher prevalence of G. duodenalis in other part of Ethiopia this might be due to lack of access to safe drinking water, inadequacy of medical care and lower degree of sanitation. 23 Likewise, the prevalence of G. duodenalis was lower than study conducted in Tripoli, Lebanon 28.5% 29 and higher than studies conducted in India 5% 40 and china 6.8%.…”

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<p>More Than Half Prevalence of Protozoan Parasitic Infections Among Diarrheic Outpatients in Eastern Tigrai, Ethiopia, 2019; A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Berhe¹,

Mardu²,

Tesfay³

et al. 2020

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Background: Protozoan infections remain a major public health concern in Ethiopia, which causes malnutrition, protein and iron deficiencies, increment of health costs, hospitalization and long-term deleterious effects. In Tigrai, particularly, in the study area, there are limited literatures on the prevalence of protozoa and associated factors among diarrheic outpatients. Thus, aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of protozoan infections among diarrheic outpatients in Eastern Tigrai. Methods: Health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Eastern Tigrai, Ethiopia from April to October 2019 among diarrheic outpatient in health facilities of Adigrat. Four hundred one eighteen study participants were included consecutively. The stool samples were examined via direct wet mount following formal-ether concentration technique. Both interviewer based and self-administrated questionnaires were used to collect demographic data and factors associated with protozoan infections. Data were analyzed and computed using BM SPSS statistics version 22.0. P-value=0.05 at 95% confidence interval declared statistically significant. Results: Out of 418 diarrheic outpatients, the overall prevalence of protozoan infection was 59.3% (248/418). A higher percentage of intestinal protozoan infection was recorded for females 130 (31.1%). Using well water as a source of drinking, poor hand washing habits before eating, not home latrine, dirty and untrimmed fingernails were the most important risk factors identified. E. histolytica complex and Giardia duodenalis were the most predominant protozoan infections detected among diarrheic outpatients. Conclusion: The present study showed that diarrheic outpatients in the study area were heavily infected with protozoan parasitic infection. E. histolytica complex and Giardia duodenalis were the most predominant protozoans detected among diarrheic outpatients. Using well water as a source of drinking, poor handwashing habit before eating, not having home latrine, dirty and untrimmed fingernails were most important risk factors identified. So, cooperative action and health education on preventive measure are needed to reduce protozoan infections in Tigrai, particularly in the study area. The present study showed that diarrheic outpatients in the study area were heavily infected with protozoan parasitic infection.

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Human Intestinal Helminths Parasitic Infections in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Liyih

Damtie

Tegen

2022

The Scientific World Journal

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Background. Intestinal helminth infections are still public health problems in tropical and subtropical countries including Ethiopia. This review and meta-analysis aimed to produce the pooled prevalence and associated risk factors of human intestinal helminth parasitic infections (HIHPIs) in Ethiopia. Methods. Articles written in English were searched from online databases. Sixty-seven studies were included. Meta-analysis was computed using STATA version 14. Result. The pooled prevalence of HIHPIs was (33.35%, 95% CI: 28.85%, 37.86%). Ascaris lumbricoides (10.84%, 95% CI: 9.34, 12.34), hookworm spp. (8.89%, 95% CI: 7.75, 10.04), Schistosoma mansoni (4.22%, 95% CI: 3.64, 4.81), Trichuris trichiura (2.51%, 95% CI: 2.17, 2.86), Hymenolepis nana (2.29%, 95% CI: 1.96, 2.63), Taenia species (1.01%, 95% CI: 0.80, 1.22), Strongyloides stercoralis (1.17%, 95% CI: 0.92, 1.41), and Enterobius vermicularis(0.71%, 95% CI: 0.52, 0.90) were recorded. Handwashing before food (OR: 5.22,95% CI: 3.49, 6.94), handwashing after toilet (OR: 3.03, 95%; CI: 1.01, 5.05), age (OR: 1.66, 95% CL. 1.09, 2.23), open defecation (OR: 2.42, 95% CI: 1.60, 3.24), eating raw and unwashed vegetables/fruits (OR: 1.98, 95%; CI: 1.30, 2.66), maternal education (OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 0.91, 2.72), family income (OR: 2.00, 95% CI: 0.87, 3.31), source of drinking water (OR: 3.12, 95% CI: 1.96, 4.27), swimming/contact with river water (OR: 1.90, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.69), barefoot (OR: 3.28, 95% CI: 1.67, 4.88), playing with soil (OR: 2.64, 95% CI: 1.40, 3.88), and family size (OR: 3.75, 95% CI: 2.03, 5.46) were factors associated with HIHPIs in Ethiopia. High heterogeneity of the prevalence of HIHPIs was observed among the studies within and among regions (I2 > 99.6% and P ≤ 0.001 ). Conclusion. HIHPIs in Ethiopia were significantly high. Therefore, special attention should be given by all stakeholders to minimize HIHPIs in Ethiopia.

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Abstract: Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are an important public health problem in developing countries. The aim of this study is to get information about the presence and prevalence of intestinal parasites.

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia, 2017

Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia, 2017

<p>More Than Half Prevalence of Protozoan Parasitic Infections Among Diarrheic Outpatients in Eastern Tigrai, Ethiopia, 2019; A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Human Intestinal Helminths Parasitic Infections in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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