Investigation of Intestinal Parasites and Level of Hygiene Knowledge of School Students
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Original Investigation
P: 277-285
December 2015

Investigation of Intestinal Parasites and Level of Hygiene Knowledge of School Students

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015;39(4):277-285
1. Keçiören Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Mikrobiyoloji Bölümü, Ankara, Türkiye
2. Düzce Üniversitesi, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Düzce, Türkiye
3. Kırklareli Devlet Hastanesi, Mikrobiyoloji Bölümü, Kırklareli, Türkiye
4. Düzce Üniversitesi, Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalı, Düzce, Türkiye
5. Düzce Üniversitesi, Biyoistatistik ve Tıbbi Bilişim Anabilim Dalı, Düzce, Türkiye
6. Balıkesir Üniversitesi, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Balıkesir, Türkiye
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Received Date: 27.06.2014
Accepted Date: 23.10.2015
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ABSTRACT

Objective:

In this study, the prevalence of intestinal parasites and its relationship with some hygiene habits and socio-demographic characteristics of students in Yığılca were investigated.

Methods:

This study was conducted in three parts. Firstly, the prevalence of parasitic diseases was measured, and questionnaires about the level of knowledge of hygiene were administered. Secondly, control and intervention groups were determined. Lastly, some education and training courses were organized and provided to the intervention group, including parents and children, about the prevention of parasitic diseases and habits of cleaning.

Results:

In this study, 540 cellophane tapes and 523 stool samples were studied. Among the samples analyzed, 87 (16.1%) with Enterobius vermicularis, 79 (15.1%) with Giardia intestinalis, 73 (13.9%) with various non-pathogenic parasites, 1 (0.19%) with Ascaris lumbricoides, and 1 (0.19%) with Hymenolepis nana were found. G. intestinalis was highly positive among the children who do not wash their hands after defecation. Also, some intestinal parasites were found to be related to the socio-demographic characteristics of families; parental education, family income, and father's profession were found to be associated with the presence of intestinal parasites. After training, the intervention group showed a significant decrease in the number of giardiasis and enterobiasis cases.

Conclusion:

Education on hygiene will prevent parasitic diseases from an early age. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 277-85)