Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with S. haematobium Egg Excretion during the Dry Season, Six Months following Mass Distribution of Praziquantel (PZQ) in 2017 in the Bafia Health Area, South West Region Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo
Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole
Anchang-Kimbi, Judith Kuoh
Ndassi, Vicky Daonyle
Wepnje, Godlove Bunda
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
A selective population mass drug administration of PZQ involving school-aged children was carried out in the Bafia Health Area in April 2017.
This study investigated the prevalence, intensity, and factors associated with S.
haematobium egg excretion in this foci during the dry season, six months after the chemotherapy campaign.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study including 1001 consenting individuals (aged 3-62 years) was carried out in three localities (Ikata, Bafia, and Munyenge) in the Bafia Health Area between November 2017 and January 2018.
Information on sociodemographic, stream usage, and contact behaviour was documented.
Schistosoma haematobium ova in urine were detected using membrane filtration technique.
Results.
The prevalence of S.
haematobium egg excretion was 8% with a higher level recorded in Munyenge (13.2%) than Ikata (7.5%) and Bafia (2.8%).
The difference was significant (p < 0.001).
Equally, Munyenge had the highest infection intensity (36.36 range: 2-200) when compared with Ikata (16.25 range: 2-57) and Bafia (8.0 range: 0-8).
Although the age group (5–15 years) was significantly (p < 0.001) associated with more exposure to infested water, this group was less likely (OR: 0.42 95% CI: 0.19-0.91) associated with S.
haematobium egg excretion.
The risk of egg excretion increased by 4.79 times (95% CI: 2.20-10.41) and 3.68 times (95% CI: 1.59-8.54) among residents in Munyenge and Ikata, respectively.
Similarly, frequency to the stream (> thrice/day) was significantly higher (χ 2 = 58.73; p < 0.001) in Munyenge.
Frequent contact (three visits/day) with stream correlated with highest odds of egg excretion (OR: 8.43 95% CI: 3.71-19.13).
Conclusion.
The prevalence of S.
haematobium egg excretion was low during the dry season.
This was most likely attributed to the preventive campaign with PZQ and may parallel low transmission potentials in infested waters during this period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ndassi, Vicky Daonyle& Anchang-Kimbi, Judith Kuoh& Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole& Wepnje, Godlove Bunda& Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo. 2019. Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with S. haematobium Egg Excretion during the Dry Season, Six Months following Mass Distribution of Praziquantel (PZQ) in 2017 in the Bafia Health Area, South West Region Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186807
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ndassi, Vicky Daonyle…[et al.]. Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with S. haematobium Egg Excretion during the Dry Season, Six Months following Mass Distribution of Praziquantel (PZQ) in 2017 in the Bafia Health Area, South West Region Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186807
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ndassi, Vicky Daonyle& Anchang-Kimbi, Judith Kuoh& Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole& Wepnje, Godlove Bunda& Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo. Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with S. haematobium Egg Excretion during the Dry Season, Six Months following Mass Distribution of Praziquantel (PZQ) in 2017 in the Bafia Health Area, South West Region Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186807
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1186807