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.

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Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Published
2025-12-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-025-00283-y
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Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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Prevalence and determinants of intestinal parasitic infections among prison inmates in Central Ethiopia

Tariku Lambiyo, Philmon Dejen, Juhar Nigus, Yeshimebet G/Silassie
Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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Prevalence and determinants of intestinal parasitic infections among prison inmates in Central Ethiopia

Tariku Lambiyo, Philmon Dejen, Juhar Nigus, Yeshimebet G/Silassie
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Abstract

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.

Tropical Diseases Travel Medicine and VaccinesVol. 12(1)
Debre Berhan University (ET), Hawassa University (ET)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 31%
Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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