Prevalence of hookworm infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at governmental health centers in DEMBECHA district, north West Ethiopia, 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hookworm infection is a major public health problem in developing countries. The main way people become infected with hookworm's larva is through direct skin contact with contaminated soil when walking on barefoot. It is one of a major cause of anemia in pregnant women. The objective was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hookworm infection among pregnant women who attended antenatal care at governmental health centers in Dembecha district, Ethiopia, 2017.

Methods

Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted on 306 pregnant women. Study participants were selected by systematic random sampling technique from February 1 to March 30, 2017. Data collectors and supervisors were trained. Semi-structured Amharic version questionnaire was used t

SUBMITTER: Misikir SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424972 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature