Abstract

The current study of the prevalence intensity and associated determinants of Trichuris trichiura infection was carried out from June rsquo to May rsquo among five tea gardens of Sylhet Sadar Upazila of Sylhet district Bangladesh Out of participants CI were found robustly infected with T trichiura of the age groups years age group showed highest prevalence CI than other age groups Multivariate analysis identified season OR CI P areas periodic anthelmintic does not taking unhygienic disposal of the stool OR CI P are as the potential determinants contributing to the intensity of T trichiura infection Low income of the family significantly OR CI P associated with T trichiura infection Low level of education of the parents associated with moderate intensity of T trichiura infection Therefore deworming of the tea garden children and worker are warranted Preventive measures should be emphasized on important determinants like regular taking of anthelmintics proper disposal of children rsquo s stool appropriate water management and children should be avoided entering to household dirt

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