The prevalent of Helminthiasis and Opisthorchis viverrini infectious in risk area in Regional Health 7

Abstract

The objective of this cross-sectional survey was to determine the prevalence of Helminthiasis and Opisthorchis viverrini (O. viverrini) in endemic areas. The study areas covered 4 provinces of the Health Region 7, namely Roi-et, Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen, and Kalasin province. The survey comprised of two parts: (I) To detect Helminthiasis and O. viverrini infection by using the modified Kato Katz technique and (II) To collect general information and risk health behavior of sample through a questionnaire. This survey was conducted during November 2013 to October 2014. The samples were randomly selected under 30 cluster sampling of WHO guideline. The data were analysed by descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, and mean. The results; A total of 2,336 persons were participated. Most of them were women (55.60%), aged 50 years and over (45.50%). The mean age was 46.43 years, the age ranged from 11 to 91 years. More than half graduated primary school (61.10%) and agriculture (63.30%). The overall prevalence of 420 persons found Helminthiasis infection (17.98%). The prevalence of O.viverrini was 14.89%, Teania spp. 1.24%, Echinostoma spp. 0.77%, Hook worm spp. 0.09%, and other species 0.99%. However, the infected people were cured with anthelmintics and got to follow-up by health care workers. The people who did not infect to any parasite should receive health education and surveillance every year.