Intestinal helminth infections and associated risk factors among adults in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Helminthiases are highly endemic in Southeast Asia, including the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study aimed to assess the current intestinal helminth infections and the associated risk factors among adults across the Lao PDR.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 165 villages across 17 provinces and the Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. A multi-stage sampling method was employed to select the adult study participants (≥ 18 years). Data collection included (1) interview of the study participants, (2) physical measurements, and (3) a five gram of stool sample from each study participant was collected and preserved in 10% formalin solution for intestinal helminth detection using formalin-ether concentration technique (FECT). Descriptive analy

SUBMITTER: Phonekeo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311807 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature