Soil-transmitted helminthes infection and related factors among primary school students at Ea Po commune, Cu Jut district, Dak Nong province

Abstract

Background: Soil-transmitted helminth infection is a common and a significant health problem in poor and developing countries. Children are the most commonly infected with soil-transmitted helminths. Objectives: To determine the proportion of soil-transmitted helminth and related factors to soil-transmitted helminth infection in primary school students in Ea Po commune, Cu Jut district, Dak Nong province, in 2021. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was caried out on 440 primary school students attending two primary schools. Participants were interviewed and collected the fecal to detect soil-transmitted helminths by the Kato technique. Results: The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infection among primary school students was 17.5%. Ethnicity, hand washing before eating, barefoot walking, and toilet were related factors to soil-transmitted helminth infection. Conclusion: These results reinforce the need to take more effective actions to address soil-transmitted helminth infection in children. Key words: prevalence, related factors, soil-transmitted helminths.