Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil
Joint Authors
Silva, Juliana Vasconcelos Lyra da
Fontes, Gilberto
Santos, Célia Dias dos
Santos, Rafael Vital dos
da Rocha, Eliana Maria Mauricio
Source
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Intestinal parasitic infections constitute a major public health problem that is frequently associated with poverty, inadequate sanitation, and the nutritional status of the population.
Objective.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the possible association of parasitic infections, sanitary conditions, hygiene practices, and the nutritional and socioeconomic status of a poor youth population.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 367 children and adolescents inhabiting a substandard settlement in the urban area of Maceió (Alagoas State, Brazil).
Data collection included socioeconomic status, anthropometric measurements, fecal sample examinations, and laboratory blood analysis.
The identification of factors associated with gastrointestinal parasitic infections was undertaken through bi- and multivariate analyses.
Results.
Stool sample analysis obtained from 300 individuals revealed that 204 (68%) were infected with at least one parasite species and of these 130 (63.7%) were polyparasitized.
No significant associations were identified between low height for age (stunted), parasitic infections, and polyparasitism.
There was also no association between family income and parasitosis.
However, low socioeconomic status proved to be a potential risk factor for parasitic infections.
Conclusion.
Actions must be taken to improve sanitation, housing, and environmental conditions in order to eliminate the risk factors for parasitic infections, and thereby guarantee a better quality of life for this population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Silva, Juliana Vasconcelos Lyra da& Fontes, Gilberto& Santos, Célia Dias dos& Santos, Rafael Vital dos& da Rocha, Eliana Maria Mauricio. 2016. Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100004
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Silva, Juliana Vasconcelos Lyra da…[et al.]. Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100004
American Medical Association (AMA)
Silva, Juliana Vasconcelos Lyra da& Fontes, Gilberto& Santos, Célia Dias dos& Santos, Rafael Vital dos& da Rocha, Eliana Maria Mauricio. Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100004
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100004