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ArticleJMIR research protocols2022

Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection in Malaysia: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

Muhammad Faiz Mohd Hisham, Fazila Haryati Ahmad, Hasmah Mohamed Haris, Noor Aliza Lodz, Norzawati Yoep, Eida Nurhadzira Muhammad, Rafidah Ali, Nor Asiah Muhamad

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Muhammad Faiz Mohd Hisham *Institute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5131-4822
Fazila Haryati AhmadInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5653-2044
Hasmah Mohamed HarisInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-5070
Noor Aliza LodzInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2228-0475
Norzawati YoepInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4122-3337
Eida Nurhadzira MuhammadInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7061-4698
Rafidah AliInstitute for Public Health, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6714-2853
Nor Asiah MuhamadEvidence Based Healthcare, National Institute of Health, Shah Alam, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7772-2103

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSoil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is 1 of the 20 notable neglected tropical diseases according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. In 2010, it is estimated that 1.73 billion people are infected with STH globally, of which 70% of cases occur in Asia. To date, there is a dearth of published literature on the prevalence of STH infection throughout Malaysia.

objectiveThe objectives of this study are to review research activity on STH infection in Malaysia, to estimate the prevalence of STH infection among Malaysians, and to identify significant risk factors associated with the infection. This review aims to provide the current state of evidence pertaining to STH infections, focusing on the main areas, limitations, and biases of research and mapping out the morbidity distribution of the diseases and their causative agents, and to identify significant risk factors for preventive measures.

methodsWe will conduct a scoping review based on the 6-stage structured framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley. A comprehensive search strategy focusing on STH infection will be executed using electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase). A systematic approach for searching, screening, reviewing, and data extraction will be applied based on the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. Mendeley software and Microsoft Excel will be used to manage the references and to remove duplicates. Relevant data from selected articles will be extracted using a standardized data extraction form.

resultsA total of 164 potential manuscripts were retrieved. Data extraction is currently in progress and completion is expected by the end of 2022.

conclusionsOur scoping review will summarize the current state of research in this field and provide comprehensive information regarding STH infections in Malaysia for future reference.

trial registrationNational Medical Research Register NMRR-20-2889-54348; https://nmrr.gov.my/research-directory/e52ea778-d31c-4eb4-9163-a45bb3680bbf. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/36077.

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helminthMalaysiaPRISMA-ScRsoil-transmitted helminthSTHtropical disease

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