Risk Factors for Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections in Schoolchildren from Rural Communities in Honduras
dc.contributor.author | Gabrie, José | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-08-22T20:24:06Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-12-21T10:00:06Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013-08-22 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10464/4925 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Honduras is endemic for soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections. However, knowledge gaps remain in terms of risk factors involved in STH transmission and infection intensity. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and intensity of STH infections in schoolchildren living in rural Honduras. Additionally, to investigate risk factors associated with STH infections. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among Honduran rural schoolchildren, in 2011. Demographic and epidemiological data were obtained and STH infections were determined using Kato-Katz method. Results: A total of 320 children completed the study. Overall and specific prevalences for Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworms were 72.5%, 30%, 67% and 16%, respectively. Several risk factors associated with STH transmission and infection intensity were identified at the individual and familial level as well as at the schools. Conclusions: Improving hygienic conditions and providing semi-annual deworming treatment are feasible interventions that could enhance undergoing STH control activities. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | Brock University | en_US |
dc.subject | Soil-transmitted helminth | en_US |
dc.subject | Honduras | en_US |
dc.subject | Risk factors | en_US |
dc.subject | Schoolchildren | en_US |
dc.subject | Geohelminth | en_US |
dc.title | Risk Factors for Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections in Schoolchildren from Rural Communities in Honduras | en_US |
dc.type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation | en |
dc.degree.name | M.Sc. Applied Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.degree.level | Masters | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Applied Health Sciences Program | en_US |
dc.degree.discipline | Faculty of Applied Health Sciences | en_US |
dc.embargo.terms | 4 Months | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2021-08-03T02:11:21Z |