Prevalence and risk factors of soil transmitted helminths among vegetable farmers of Akaki river bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Of the farming communities examined in this study, one of the five was found to be infected with soil transmitted helminth. This research has shown clear risk factors for STH infection including: lack of personal hygiene practices, insufficient sanitation access, and limited use of protective equipment. To achieve the national goal, there is a need for farming communities to understand preventative risks of infection, improve WASH (Water access, sanitation and hygine) practices, WASH access, protective equipment, and health education.
Authors
- Bezatu Mengistie Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8348-5389)
- Claire Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4047-1216)
- Ephrem Tefera Solomon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2035-436X)
- Sirak Robele Gari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0495-4488)
- Bitew K. Dessie
- Bethelhem kinfu Gurmassa
- Michaela L. Goodson
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Water and Land Resource Centre (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09704-3
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.09
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation