Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitosis in Urban and Peri‑Urban Areas of Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Prospective Cross‑Sectional Study in 4 Hospitals
Solange Meyin A Ebong et al.;
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitosis in Urban and Peri‑Urban Areas of Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Prospective Cross‑Sectional Study in 4 Hospitals
The question this study addressed. This cross‑sectional study compared the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and identified parasite species in 302 patients attending four hospitals in urban and peri‑urban Yaoundé. What this study adds to our knowledge. Overall prevalence is 41.4%, higher in peri‑urban areas (48.7%). Protozoa predominate (98.3%), with Entamoeba histolytica (39.3%), Blastocystis hominis (24.3%) and Entamoeba coli (24.3%) most common. Helminths are rare (1.7%). Risk factors are female sex (OR=1.7), age 21‑30 years (OR=5.2), tap water (OR=2.7) or well water (OR=3.2), average hygiene (OR=3.5) and poor hygiene (OR=6.5). Cet article est disponible en intégralité sur Health Sciences and Disease.
- Université de Yaoundé I Cameroon
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