Risk factors for Enterobius vermicularis infection in children in Gaozhou, Guangdong, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enterobius vermicularis infection is a prevalent intestinal parasitic disease in children. In this study, we explored the epidemiological status and risk factors for E. vermicularis infection in children in southern China.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Gaozhou city, Guangdong province, China, in December 2011. Children aged 2-12 years from five schools participated in the study. The adhesive cellophane-tape perianal swab method was applied to detect E. vermicularis infection, while a questionnaire was sent to each child's guardian(s) to collect demographic and socioeconomic data, as well as hygiene behaviors, pertaining to each child. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to capture the potential risk factors

SUBMITTER: Li HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4451960 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature