Date of Completion
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Keywords
Soil-Transmitted Helminths, Kato-Katz Technique, Ascariasis, Trichuriasis, Hookworm Infection
Abstract
The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remains a concern in the Philippines despite longstanding efforts for control and implementation. Consequently, there is a need for further and consistent assessment of STH control programs, focusing on surveillance and evaluation. This study aims to determine the factors associated with STH prevalence among school-age children, specifically focusing on behavioral, environmental, STH knowledge level, and mass drug administration compliance factors. Methods included stool collections and distribution of survey questionnaires to participants. Parasitological assessments, including direct microscopic examination using the Kato-Katz technique, were employed to detect the presence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm infections. 91 stool samples and responses were collected using purposive sampling. The assessment revealed a prevalence of 35.2% for Ascariasis, 36.3% for Trichuriasis, and 0% for hookworm infection, with 61% of school-aged children testing positive for any of the mentioned parasitic infections. Additionally, Chi-square tests revealed an association between Ascaris infection and average monthly income, as well as education attainment. Associations were also found between Trichuris infection and the source of water. In conclusion, this research study detected a high prevalence of STH infection among the participants. Furthermore, socioeconomic factors such as monthly income, educational attainment of parents, and the source of water were found to be significantly associated with STH prevalence.
First Advisor
Maria Kristina E. Ogot
APA Citation
Albertir, N. F., Arevalo, K. S., Bido, A. D., Camarce, A. N., & Castañeda, A. G. (2024). Factors associated to the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths among school-aged children in Barangay Salitran I, Dasmariñas Cavite. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bsmls/204
