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ReviewJournal of parasitology research2025

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Their Associated Factors Among University Students and University Food Handlers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Getu Abeje, Ayenew Berhan, Ayenew Assefa, Andargachew Almaw, Mitikie Wondmagegn, Mulat Erkihun, Dessie Tegegne, Bekele Sharew, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Getaneh Tegegne and 4 more

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14 authors.

Getu AbejeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3840-1947
Ayenew BerhanDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2244-4476
Ayenew AssefaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4287-4147
Andargachew AlmawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4895-3017
Mitikie WondmagegnDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6037-762X
Mulat ErkihunDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8149-4100
Dessie TegegneDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3469-017X
Bekele SharewDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-2387
Teklehaimanot KirosDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-4833
Getaneh TegegneDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical and Health Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Molla GetieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical and Health Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Habtu DebashDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical and Health Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2512-4897
Gebrie Kassaw YirgaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Anteneh Mengist DessieDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5919-9670

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intestinal parasite infections remain a significant public health concern in developing countries. Food handlers are particularly vulnerable to various enteric pathogens, which can then spread to the wider community. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive national review to consolidate findings from existing studies and draw conclusive insights. This systematic review and meta-analysis is aimed at determining the overall prevalence of intestinal parasites and evaluating the pooled odds ratios related to hygiene practices among university students and food handlers in Ethiopia. The review included articles from multiple online peer-reviewed databases such as PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, and CINAHL, along with unpublished gray literature containing full-text studies in English. A random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was utilized, employing STATA Version 17 statistical software for analysis. Forest plots were generated to calculate the prevalence of intestinal parasites, while the

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