ArticleInterdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases2020
Predictors of Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Food Handlers Working in Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites and Enteric Bacterial Infections among Selected Region Food Handlers of Ethiopia during 2014-2022: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2022Pooled it
- Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Their Associated Factors Among University Students and University Food Handlers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of parasitology research · 2025Review
- Burden and factors influencing intestinal parasitic infections among food handlers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- Food hygiene practices and determinants among food handlers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Tropical medicine and health · 2022Article
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- Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites andJournal of parasitology research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntestinal parasitic infection is one of the major health problems globally. It is more common in developing countries including Ethiopia. So, adequate evidence is needed regarding the predictors of intestinal parasitic infection. This study was aimed at determining the predictors of intestinal parasitic infection among food handlers working in Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia.
methodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 15 May to 10 June 2017 among 198 symptom-free food handlers. Data on sociodemographic variables were collected through face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. Stool samples were collected immediately after the interview using labeled wide-mouthed plastic container and clean wooden applicator. Direct wet-mount method and formal-ether concentration techniques were performed to identify intestinal parasites. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive statistics and crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated.
resultThe response rate was 98% (198/202). The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 25.3% (50/198). The top three intestinal parasites found in this study were
conclusionHigh prevalence of intestinal parasites was observed among symptom-free food handlers who could be unobservable source of disease transmission. Inadequate handwashing, untrimmed fingernail, inadequate knowledge, and lack of training were independent predictors of intestinal parasitic infection in this study. This implies the need for timely and adequate training and enforcement of regular medical checkup system for food handlers.
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