Prevalencia de parasitosis intestinal y factores asociados en la Unidad Educativa “Gonzalo S. Córdova”. Cuenca 2016

Abstract

Background: Intestinal parasite infections are very common worldwide. Approximately 46 million pre-school and school-age children are at risk for parasite infections due to their immature immunity and poor hygiene habits. There is a greater incidence in the developing countries, with the rural area being the most vulnerable zone. General Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and associated factors of the "Gonzalo S. Córdova" Educational Unit. Methodology: The study is an observational, analytical, descriptive cross-sectional study. It was performed in a sample of 122 children between 3 - 12 years old. In order to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis, a coproparasitary examination was carried out, with the support of the clinical laboratory of the University of Cuenca. To identify factors associated with intestinal parasitosis, a will apply survey by the authors. Results: According to the results obtained in the co-parasite examinations, it was determined that 64.9% of the children investigated are not parasitized. The most prevalent parasite is Ameba coli cyst with 20.1%; Followed by histolytic amoeba cyst with 11.2%, trophozoite amoeba Histolitica with 2.2% and finally Trichomona Intestinalis with 1.5%. Conclusions The study reveals a high percentage of children who despite living in rural areas do not have parasites in their intestines, that there is a higher prevalence of infective phase and resistance of the parasite that are amoeba coli cysts present especially in children of 6 -9 years. Personal hygiene, food handling, type of drinking water and waste management are closely related to the prevalence of intestinal parasitism in schoolchildren.