The prevalence, intensity and ecological determinants of helminth infection among children in an urban and rural community in Southern Malawi

Rapid urbanisation and poor town planning in Malawi has been associated with poor environmental hygiene and sanitation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence, intensity and some potential risk factors of intestinal helminth infections among children aged 3 - 14 years in an u...

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Veröffentlicht in:Malawi medical journal 2001-09, Vol.13 (3), p.22-26
1. Verfasser: Phiri, K.S.
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Zusammenfassung:Rapid urbanisation and poor town planning in Malawi has been associated with poor environmental hygiene and sanitation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence, intensity and some potential risk factors of intestinal helminth infections among children aged 3 - 14 years in an urban and rural community in Southern Malawi. A randomised cross-sectional survey was conducted in July, 1998. Data were collected through questionnaire interview regarding socio-demographic and environmental conditions from households in both areas. Stool samples were collected from 273 children in the urban community and 280 in the rural. There was a significant difference (p
ISSN:1995-7262
1995-7270