PREVALENCE AND INFLUENCERS OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOA INFECTION AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN AT KIGEME REFUGEE CAMP: NYAMAGABE DISTRICT - RWANDA)
Abstract
Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia are two of the most significant and
widespread diarrhea-related parasitic protozoa in the world (N’Goran, 2010). School
going children are highly prone and affected by these protozoa causing gastro-enteric
disorders (Farzana, et al., 2015). Personal hygiene, use of toilet, consumption of clean
and boiled water are very important eradication measure. Cross section study with
purpose of determining the prevalence of the disease involving 126 children between 6 –
13 years was done in KIGEMA Refugee Camp. Data was collected using questioners and
examination of stool samples.
Results revealed prevalence is 50(39.7%) among the population with 39(30.9%) having
E.histolityca, 6(4.7%), G.lamblia and 5(3.9%) having both. The prevalence was strongly associated with none-wash of hands before eating (X2
=9.297, df=6, p=0.002), after
toileting (X2
=12.007, df=6, p=0.001), consumption of un boiled water (X2
=16.177, df=6,
p=0.001) and gender (p=0.003). Adequate health education regarding hygiene as well as
boiling water before use are key issue in the fight against the disease in this camp.
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