Intestinal Helminth Infections in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kitale District Hospital, Kenya
Joint Authors
Wekesa, A. W.
Mulambalah, C. S.
Muleke, C. I.
Odhiambo, R.
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intestinal helminth infections during pregnancy are associated with adverse outcomes including low birth weight and prenatal mortality.
The infections are a major public health problem in developing countries.
A hospital based survey was undertaken for six months to determine the infection prevalence, intensity, and risk factors.
The study involved expectant women attending antenatal clinic.
Stool samples were screened microscopically for helminth ova using Kato Katz technique.
Information on risk factors was collected using semistructured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS.
Epidemiological data was analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis.
The overall prevalence of infection was 21 (13.8%).
Ascariasis was the most prevalent 10 (6.5%), hookworm infection was 6 (3.9%), and trichuriasis was 2 (1.3%).
Pregnant women aged below 29 years (OR = 3.63, CI = 0.87–11.75) and those with primary level of education (OR = 3.21, CI = 0.88–11.75) were at a higher risk of infection compared to those aged ≥ 29 years with secondary level of education.
Hand washing was significantly associated with reduced likelihood of infection (OR = 0.18, 95% CI = 0.06–0.57).
It was concluded that intestinal helminth infections were prevalent among pregnant women.
We recommended that all expectant women visiting antenatal clinics be screened for intestinal helminth infections and positive cases be advised to seek treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wekesa, A. W.& Mulambalah, C. S.& Muleke, C. I.& Odhiambo, R.. 2014. Intestinal Helminth Infections in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kitale District Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042805
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wekesa, A. W.…[et al.]. Intestinal Helminth Infections in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kitale District Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042805
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wekesa, A. W.& Mulambalah, C. S.& Muleke, C. I.& Odhiambo, R.. Intestinal Helminth Infections in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kitale District Hospital, Kenya. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042805
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042805