scholarly journals The Prevalence of Allergic Diseases and Associated Risk Factors in School-Age Children and Adults in Erzurum, Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse Baccioglu ◽  
Ayhan sogut ◽  
Omer Kilic ◽  
Ercument Beyhun
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Soil-Transmitted Helminth Reinfection and Associated Risk Factors among School-Age Children in Chencha District, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zerihun Zerdo ◽  
Tsegaye Yohanes ◽  
Befikadu Tariku
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Administration ◽  
Mass Drug Administration ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Mass drug administration (MDA) to the most risky population including school-age children (SAC) is the central strategy to control soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection. The present study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of STHs reinfection three months posttreatment and associated risk factors among SAC in Chencha district. A cross-sectional study design was employed from April 20 to May 5, 2015, to enroll 408 SAC. Structured questionnaire and Kato-Katz thick smear technique were used to interview parents or guardians and quantify the number of eggs per gram of stool. Pearson chi-square and logistic regression were used to assess the association between predictor variable and STH reinfection. The prevalence of STHs within three months of mass chemotherapy among SAC was 36.8% which is 93.4% of the prevalence (39.4%) before treatment. The estimated prevalence of reinfection (95%CI) forAscaris lumbricoides,Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms was 23.8% (21.1–28.2), 16.2% (12.7–20.1), and 1.0% (0.3–2.5), respectively. Children of merchant fathers were more likely to be reinfected by STHs in Chencha district. In conclusion, there is rapid reinfection after mass chemotherapy among SAC in Chencha district. Further studies should be carried out to generate cost efficient methods that can supplement mass drug administration to accelerate the control of STHs.

scholarly journals Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Associated Risk Factors among Schoolchildren in Durbete Town, Northwestern Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilahun Alelign ◽  
Abraham Degarege ◽  
Berhanu Erko
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Helminth Infection ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Identifying determinants of soil transmitted helminth infection is vital to design control strategy for the disease. This study assessed the prevalence of STH infections and associated factors among schoolchildren in Durbete town, northwestern Ethiopia. Data about the sociodemographic and socioeconomic status of the children were collected using a questionnaire and stool samples were diagnosed using thick Kato-Katz smear. STH infection was more common among school-age children in Durbete town. Hookworm was the most frequent helminth species detected. The prevalence of STH infection was more in children who did not practice wearing shoes and washing hands before eating and in those who were older in age. Deworming of school-age children in the study area would be important. In addition, provision of health education about helminths and the importance of wearing shoes and washing hands before eating would be important to reduce the burden of STH infection in the study area.

scholarly journals Dietary patterns and associated risk factors among school age children in urban Ghana

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deda Ogum Alangea ◽  
Richmond N. Aryeetey ◽  
Heewon L. Gray ◽  
Amos K. Laar ◽  
Richard M. K. Adanu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Risk factors for Toxocara spp. seroprevalence and its association with atopy and asthma phenotypes in school-age children in a small town and semi-rural areas of Northeast Brazil

Acta Tropica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 158-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcia B. Silva ◽  
Ana L.M. Amor ◽  
Leonardo N. Santos ◽  
Alana A. Galvão ◽  
Aida V. Oviedo Vera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Town ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
School Age ◽  
Asthma Phenotypes

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Infection with Soil Transmitted Helminths in Children from Bandjoun, the West Region of Cameroon

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
Vanessa Rosine Nkouayep ◽  
Peter Nejsum ◽  
Dzune Fossouo Dirane Cleopas ◽  
Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia ◽  
Atiokeng Tatang Rostand Joël ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
National Programme ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Ancylostoma Duodenale ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) continue to be a public health problem in developing countries. In Bandjoun, annual deworming is usually administered to school-age children through the national programme for the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Cameroon. However, official data on the level of STH infections are scarce in this locality. Methods: We investigated the prevalence and associated risk factors of STHs among children in Bandjoun with the intention to help design future intervention plans. We obtained demographic data and potential risk factors through the interview of children using a structured questionnaire. Stool samples from these children were collected and examined for helminth eggs using Willis’ technique. Results: Three STHs were identified with an overall prevalence of 8.7%. These nematodes were Ascaris lumbricoides (8.3%), Trichuris trichiura (0.3%) and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) (0.7%). Failure to wash hands before meals (AOR: 2.152 [1.056-4.389]) was the main predictor associated with Ascaris infections. Not eating food picked up from the ground (AOR: 0.494 [0.261-0.937]) and not raising pigs at home (AOR: 0.109 [0.045-0.268]) reduced risk of infection. Conclusion: We recommend that STHs control interventions in Bandjoun focus on the good management of domesticated pigs, the avoidance of contact with soil and handwashing from the earliest ages as a part of daily hygiene practice.

scholarly journals An analytical study of prevalence of ear disorders and their risk factors among children in a resettlement colony of Delhi

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Gupta Kalika ◽  
Gourav Kumar Goyal ◽  
Akshay Berad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Group 5 ◽  
One Year ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: The world has more than 360 million population (almost 5% of world’s population) with disabling hearing loss and among them, 32 million are children. It is estimated that over 166 million people in the developing world face a severe lack of intervention services for hearing loss. There is a need to estimate the magnitude of various ear morbidities in school age children as well as to identify the various risk factors that play a role in the emergence of these morbidities. Aim: To find prevalence of various ear disorders and their risk factors among children 5-11 years old. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional, community based study conducted at a resettlement colony named Gokulpuri, in East Delhi. Study was conducted for a period of one year, Jan 2017 – Dec 2017. Children in the age group 5 yrs. to 11 yrs. were included in the study. Results: Total prevalence of ear morbidities in children was found to be 15.8%. Wax impaction in the ears was found to be most prevalent morbidity 10.6%. Educational status of mother and head of the family, immunization status of child, history of slapping trauma and coryza were among the associated risk factors. Exclusive breast feeding was statistically insignificantly associated

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