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- Title
Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection of Native Community in North Sumatera Province, Indonesia: Prevalence and Risk Factors Assessment.
- Authors
Darlan, Dewi Masyithah; Yulfi, Hemma; Panggabean, Merina; Andriyani, Yunilda; Rozi, Muhammad Fakhrur
- Abstract
Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminths once declared as neglected tropical diseases, still, become a global burden among the world population. STH is estimated to be the third most common NTD-causing infection, infecting 1.5 billion people worldwide. This study aimed to provide STH prevalence and risk factor analysis among native communities in the rural North Sumatera Province, Indonesia (Simalungun District). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study involving Simalungun Bataknese People living in 14 villages spread across the district. Interviews were conducted in the district to assess risk factors and other demographic characteristics. Meanwhile, faecal sample collection was carried out to determine STH positivity. STH presence was evaluated using the Kato-Katz method in the parasitology laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara. The data was analysed using bivariate and multivariate to determine the relationship of each variable with proposed risk factors. Results: Five hundred ninety-two native Simalungun Bataknese people enrolled in the study assessment. The majority of the age group in the study was 31-45 years old, which also consisted of male predominance (60.5% vs 39.5%). Through faecal sample examination, 14.5% (n=86 individuals) of the participants involved suffered from active STH infection, with hookworms being the most common infection, followed by Trichuris trichiura. Based on regression logistics, participants with uncooked drinking water and a toilet without a septic tank have 2 and 2.3 times the risk of having STH infection, respectively. STH is an infectious disease preventable through mass involvement between stakeholders and the local population. Through engagement from the government, the population would join in accelerating the mass eradication programme to reduce the disease burden, mainly involving good hygiene practices and government availability for sanitation facilities. Conclusion: Sanitation and hygienic practices play a pivotal role in the STH prevalence rate in the community.
- Subjects
INDONESIA; HELMINTHIASIS; HOOKWORM disease; NEGLECTED diseases; SEPTIC tanks; RISK assessment; COMMUNICABLE diseases
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, Vol 20, p29
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article