Role of seasonal variation on the prevalence and risk factors of trichuriasis among the aboriginal community in Malaysia
Author:
Noradilah S. A.1, Anuar T. S.2, Lee I. L.3
Affiliation:
1. Department of Medical Sciences II, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia , Bandar Baru Nilai , Malaysia 2. Centre for Medical Laboratory Technology Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA , Puncak Alam Campus , Selangor , Malaysia 3. Kulliyyah of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah International Islamic University , Kuala Ketil , Kedah , Malaysia
Abstract
Summary
Trichuris trichiura is a soil-transmitted helminth prevalent in developing countries with poor, inadequate sanitation and unsafe water sources. In Malaysia, the prevalence of trichuriasis is relatively high among the aboriginal community due to poverty and poor sanitation. However, there are few studies to determine the seasonal variation on the prevalence and risk factors to acquire Trichuris trichiura infection in Malaysia. The present study found higher Trichuris trichiura infection during the dry season (63.6%; 138/217) in comparison to the wet season (55.5%; 142/256). Low household income, low education level and practice of open defecation were significant risk factors to acquire Trichuris trichiura infection during the wet season. Usage of untreated water supplies for daily activities was a risk factor to acquire trichuriasis during the dry season. This study highlighted that poverty and poor sanitation practices as well as drinking untreated water put the aborigines at high risk to acquire trichuriasis. Therefore, health education, improved sanitation and provision of treated water supply are recommended for the prevention and control of Trichuris trichiura infections in the aboriginal community.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Parasitology
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