Socio-economic risk factors for intestinal helminthiases in selected endemic communities in Mindanao, the Philippines: a cross-sectional study
Results of the study showed remaining high endemicity of intestinal helminthiases in the area despite ongoing control programs. Poor socio-economic conditions and low awareness about how intestinal helminthiases are transmitted may be among the factors hindering success of intestinal helminth control programs in the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Norte. Addressing these sustainability gaps could contribute to the success of alleviating the burden of intestinal helminthiases in endemic areas.
Authors
- Martha Betson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4220-3290)
- Vachel Gay V. Paller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7295-7288)
- Jasmine Renette D Jimenez
- Rico Ancog (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1994-9032)
- Joaquín M. Prada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4699-5931)
- Billy P. Divina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8414-7442)
- Allen Jethro I. Alonte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2699-2266)
- Vicente Y. Belizario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5717-0823)
- Christina G Corales
Institutions
- University of the Philippines Los Baños (PH)
- University of Surrey (GB)
- University of the Philippines Manila (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09780-5
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Medical Research Council
- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development