| different patterns of intestinal helminth infection among young workers in urban and rural areas of alexandria governorate, egypt. | the process of urbanisation taking place in most developing countries is creating favourable conditions for an increase in prevalence of infections, especially with intestinal parasites, in the marginal areas of the towns. the present study was implemented in 1996 to assess the varying prevalence and intensity of infection among young workers in urban and rural areas of the same governorate (alexandria, egypt). the sample comprised 408 male subjects, 8 to 19 years of age, in various occupations: ... | 1998 | 10376279 |
| anaemia among young male workers in alexandria, egypt. | in a cross-sectional survey, we investigated exposure to and the presence of factors associated with anaemia, such as socioeconomic conditions, dietary habits, intestinal parasitic infections and lead among 355 young male workers (7-19 years of age) employed in private workshops. of the total study sample, 44.5% (158 participants) were found to be anaemic. the major risk factors for anaemia were multiple parasitic infection, high intensity of parasitic (ascaris lumbricoides) infection and drinki ... | 2000 | 12197322 |
| vegetable-transmitted parasites among inhabitants of el-prince, alexandria and its relation to housewives' knowledge and practices. | in the present study, stool samples were obtained from 575 individuals from el-prince, a suburban village of alexandria, egypt to detect helminthic eggs and protozoan cysts. the results showed that, 35.7% of the sample had at least one vegetable-transmitted parasite, the highest percentage (46.4%) was in the age group of 6 to less than 15 years. the nematode ascaris lumbricoides was the most prevalent in 18.4%, followed by the protozoan giardia lamblia in 10.4%. fasciola eggs were found in 2.4% ... | 2004 | 16916047 |
| anemia, parasitic infections and some risk factors among physical education female students in alexandria. | the present study was a cross-sectional one, carried out to estimate the percentages of anemia and parasites among students of faculty of physical education for girls and some of their related factors. a predesigned questionnaire was completed by the researchers through face-to-face meetings to collect data concerning age, menstruation history and some dietary habits. blood samples were taken by finger pricks to estimate hemoglobin (hb) concentration level (gm/dl). stool samples were collected a ... | 2003 | 17265613 |
| the impact of intestinal parasitic infections on the nutritional status of primary school children in alexandria, egypt. | in order to investigate the relationship between intestinal parasitism and nutritional status, stool specimens obtained from 1674 school children aged 6-13 years, enrolled in primary governmental schools in the eastern zone of alexandria, egypt were examined for helminth and protozoan parasites. the findings were collated with anthropometric data (weight and height) on the same children. the prevalence of parasitic infections was found to be 31.5%. the most common infections were found to be wit ... | 1997 | 17265628 |
| risk factors associated with parasitic infection among municipality solid-waste workers in an egyptian community. | solid-waste management is associated with several health hazards, particularly parasitic infection. the objective of the study was to determine the association between risk factors and the occurrence of intestinal parasitic infections (potentially pathogenic) among municipal waste collectors in alexandria, egypt. a cross-sectional survey was conducted in the main municipality company in alexandria. a total of 346 municipality solid-waste workers (mswws) was interviewed using an in-depth question ... | 2016 | 26606452 |