Prevalence and determinants of intestinal parasitic infections among prison inmates in Central Ethiopia
The moderate prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among Hossana prison inmates is concerning, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. These should focus on improving sanitation and hygiene practices, providing regular health screenings and prompt treatment, modifying sleeping habits, maintaining personal hygiene, and offering health education on intestinal parasitic infection prevention strategies to reduce the spread of infections within the incarcerated population.
Authors
- Tariku Lambiyo
- Philmon Dejen
- Juhar Nigus
- Yeshimebet G/Silassie
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- Hawassa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines
- Published
- 2025-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-025-00283-y
- Primary Topic
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00