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PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS OF CHAGNI TOWN, NORTH WEST ETHIOPIA

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dc.contributor.author Aschale Shimels Alemu
dc.date.accessioned 2023-07-03T14:31:09Z
dc.date.available 2023-07-03T14:31:09Z
dc.date.issued June, 2018
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6401
dc.description.abstract Abstract: Background: Foodborne diseases can be defined as any illness caused by ingesting contaminated food or drink. Foodborne parasites are of these families that can be transmitted by ingesting contaminated food or drink. A bulk of the foodborne disease outbreaks are attributable to poor hygienic practices and improper handling of food. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among food handlers in the food and drinking establishments at Chagni Town, North West, Ethiopia. Methods: A facility based cross sectional study was conducted from March to April 2018. A total of 442 food handlers working in food and drink establishments were included in the study. Saline wet mount technique was used for the diagnosis of intestinal parasites. The data were entered into SPSS version20 statistical software and analyzed. Binary logistic regression statistical model was used for statistical analysis Results: A total of 400 food handlers (with a response rate of 90%) were examined for their status of intestinal parasitosis. The overall prevalence of being infected with at least one of the intestinal parasites was 14.8% [95% CI: (11.5%, 18.0%)]. According to the multivariable logistic regression analysis, regular hand washing before meal, [AOR= 4.77, 95% CI: (2.09, 10.87)], regular hand washing after visiting a toilet, [AOR= 3.39, 95% CI: (1.52, 7.57)], having trimmed fingernails, [AOR= 2.39, 95% CI: (1.29, 4.42)] and frequency medical Checkup for IP, [AOR= 3.54, 95% CI: (1.11, 11.31)] were statistically significant with intestinal parasitosis. Conclusion and Recommendation: The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites among food handlers was high as per that infected food handlers are potential sources of infection for others. Regular hand washing practices at critical times; before meal and after vising a toilet, having trimmed fingernails and medical checkup sessions were statistically significant factors for intestinal parasitosis among food handlers. Hygiene promotions, regulatory inspections, and medical checkup sessions for intestinal parasites should be practiced at all levels. Key words: Prevalence, Intestinal parasites, Food handlers, Food and drink establishment, Chagni Town, Ethiopia en_US
dc.description.sponsorship UOG en_US
dc.format.extent 70p
dc.language.iso English en_US
dc.publisher UOG en_US
dc.subject PUBLIC HEALTH en_US
dc.title PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS OF CHAGNI TOWN, NORTH WEST ETHIOPIA
dc.type Thesis en_US


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