Pilot control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis for school children in a primary school, Ninh Binh province 1999-2000
- Author:
Hoang Thi Kim
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
helminthiasis* children, Ninh Binh
- MeSH:
Helminthiasis;
Child;
Disease;
Soil
- From:Journal of Malaria and parasite diseases Control
2003;0(4):74-83
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Parasitological and knowledge – attitude – practice (KAP) surveys were carried out in 200 schoolchildren of Tran Phu primary school, Tam Diep town, Ninh Binh province and 200 their parents in 1999-2000. Information, education and communication (IEC) campaign for control program of helminth diseases and regular deworming every 6 months with albendazole 400mg single dose for all primary school children were implemented. After 1 year, prevalence of infection of Ascaris and Trichuris were reduced by more 50%, intensity of infection of Ascaris, Trichuris and hookworm were reduced by 86.9%, 84%, 100%, respectively. KAP of school children and their parents was changed significantly. Model of soil-transmitted helminthiasis control based on school has effectiveness, practice and extended application
