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ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2015

Needs, acceptability, and value of humanitarian medical assistance in remote Peruvian Amazon riverine communities.

Juan F Sanchez, Eric S Halsey, Angela M Bayer, Martin Beltran, Hugo R Razuri, Daniel E Velasquez, Vitaliano A Cama, Paul C F Graf, Antonio M Quispe, Ryan C Maves and 3 more

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Article in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Juan F SanchezU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Eric S HalseyU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Angela M BayerU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Martin BeltranU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Hugo R RazuriU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Daniel E VelasquezU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Vitaliano A CamaU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Paul C F GrafU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Antonio M QuispeU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Ryan C MavesU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Joel M MontgomeryU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
John W SandersU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.
Andres G LescanoU.S. Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6), Lima, Peru; David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California; Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Public Health and Management, Lima, Peru; Alto Amazonas Health Network, Peruvian Ministry of Health, Yurimaguas, Peru; Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia; Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California willy.lescano@med.navy.mil wlescano@hotmail.com.

Funding

Peru Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Training ConsortiumD43TW007393 · FIC · UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA · PI Andres G Lescano · 2005 to 2026
$5.9M
FIC NIH HHS 2D43 TW007393FIC NIH HHS D43 TW007393
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Much debate exists regarding the need, acceptability, and value of humanitarian medical assistance. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 457 children under 5 years from four remote riverine communities in the Peruvian Amazon and collected anthropometric measures, blood samples (1-4 years), and stool samples. Focus groups and key informant interviews assessed perspectives regarding medical aid delivered by foreigners. The prevalence of stunting, anemia, and intestinal parasites was 20%, 37%, and 62%, respectively. Infection with multiple parasites, usually geohelminths, was detected in 41% of children. The prevalence of intestinal parasites both individual and polyparasitism increased with age. Participants from smaller communities less exposed to foreigners expressed lack of trust and fear of them. However, participants from all communities were positive about foreigners visiting to provide health support. Prevalent health needs such as parasitic infections and anemia may be addressed by short-term medical interventions. There is a perceived openness to and acceptability of medical assistance delivered by foreign personnel.

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Health Services Needs and DemandMedical MissionsPatient Acceptance of Health CareAge FactorsChild Nutrition DisordersChild, PreschoolCoinfectionFemaleHealth StatusHumansInfantIntestinal Diseases, ParasiticMalariaMaleParasitic DiseasesPeru

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PMID25846293
PMCPMC4458809

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