Community Medicine Abstracts - College of Medicine and Health ...

Project No. 22 (1992)Prevalence of Risk factors of Intestinal Parasites of School Children (6-16years) in Al-Yaher area - 24 October to 12 November 1992Student Authors: Saeed M Al BakerFaculty Supervisors: Dr. E.O. Adekolu-John, Dr. G.H. AbsoodAbstract:Objectives To find out the prevalence and risk of intestinal parasites of school children(6-16 years) in Al-Yahar area.Methods Stool specimens from 181 children between the age of 6 and 16 yearsattending 5 primary and intermediate schools in Al Yahar area in Al Ain district in AbuDhabi, UAE were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites and the related riskfactors.Results 13 (7.2%) were found infected with intestinal parasites. The parasitesidentified were Giardia lamlia (3.9%) E.coli (1.1%) Hymenolepsis Nana (1.1%) andAscaris lamricoides (0.6%).The most common groups of children who have intestinalparasite infection were male, local aged 6-14 years, primary school, not wearingshoes, living in government house, have old fashion toilets, and owning animals.Conclusion It is suggested that a wide population survey should be conducted toelucidate the prevalence and risk factors.