ArticleBMJ open2022
Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among food handlers in food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institution-based, cross-sectional study.
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- Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Food Handlers in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Acta parasitologica · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence and Determinants of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness among Irrigation Farmworkers in Gelan Farm Sites, Sheger City, Ethiopia.Environmental health insights · 2026Article
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- Burden and factors influencing intestinal parasitic infections among food handlers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was conducted to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites and the associated factors among food handlers in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
designAn institution-based, cross-sectional study design was used. Stool samples were collected from food handlers and examined using direct wet mount and formalin-ether concentration techniques. Personal and establishment-related information was collected using a pretested questionnaire, with a structured observation. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the prevalence of intestinal parasites on the basis of adjusted OR (AOR) and 95% CI and p values <0.05.
settingFood establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
participants411 food handlers participated in the study. OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome was the prevalence of intestinal parasites, defined as the presence of one or more intestinal parasitic species in stool samples.
resultsOne or more intestinal parasites were detected in 171 (41.6%; 95% CI 36.6% to 46.4%) stool samples. The most common intestinal parasites were
conclusionThe prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers in food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa was high. The presence of intestinal parasites was linked to socioeconomic conditions, poor hand hygiene conditions and absence of food safety training. It is crucially important to promote handwashing practices and provide food hygiene and safety training in these settings.
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