Prevalence and related factors of worm among people of commune of Doan Xa, Kien Thuy, Hai Phong in 2022

Abstract

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 350 people in the study area to determine the prevalence of worm among people in Doan Xa commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong, in 2022 and describe some factors related to worm infections at the study site. The results and conclusion showed that the overall prevalence of infection: 4.6%. The highest infection rate was in 60-69 years-old age group (7.0%). There was an association between worm harmful effects of the disease (OR = 4,587), waste treatment (OR = 3,248), water sources in use (OR = 3.044), and people's habit of washing hands before eating and after using the toilet (OR = 11,664).