Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak
Background. Orang Asli (aborigine) children are susceptible to soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections due to their lifestyle and substandard sanitation system. Objectives. This study aimed to examine the helminthic and nutritional status of Orang Asli school children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Le...
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doaj-72bd8be1e8304274ac582bf7ec8ab1c02021-07-02T01:43:57ZengHindawi LimitedCanadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology1712-95321918-14932016-01-01201610.1155/2016/13260851326085Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, PerakWeng Kin Wong0Phiaw Chong Foo1Mohamad Noor Mohamad Roze2Chau Dam Pim3Puvaneswari Subramaniam4Boon Huat Lim5School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaSchool of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaSchool of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaSchool of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaTuberculosis and Leprosy Control Unit, Perak State Health Department, Ministry of Health, Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30590 Ipoh, Perak, MalaysiaSchool of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, MalaysiaBackground. Orang Asli (aborigine) children are susceptible to soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections due to their lifestyle and substandard sanitation system. Objectives. This study aimed to examine the helminthic and nutritional status of Orang Asli school children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, a remote primary school at Kuala Kangsar District in the state of Perak, Malaysia. In addition, the sensitivities of four STH stool examination techniques were also compared. Methods. Demography and anthropometry data were collected by one-to-one interview session. Collected stools were examined with four microscopy techniques, namely, direct wet mount, formalin ether concentration (FEC), Kato-Katz (KK), and Parasep™. Results. Anthropometry analysis showed that 78% (26/33) of children in SK Pos Legap were malnourished and 33% (11/33) of them were stunted. Stool examinations revealed almost all children (97%) were infected by either one of the three commonest STHs. FEC was the most sensitive method in detection of the three helminth species. Conclusion. This study revealed that STH infections and nutritional status still remain a health concern among the Orang Asli children. These communal problems could be effectively controlled by regular monitoring of STH infection loads, administration of effective antihelminthic drug regimen, and also implementation of effective school nutritional programs.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1326085 |
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Weng Kin Wong Phiaw Chong Foo Mohamad Noor Mohamad Roze Chau Dam Pim Puvaneswari Subramaniam Boon Huat Lim Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
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Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak |
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Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak |
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Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak |
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Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak |
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Helminthic Infection and Nutritional Studies among Orang Asli Children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, Perak |
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helminthic infection and nutritional studies among orang asli children in sekolah kebangsaan pos legap, perak |
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
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Background. Orang Asli (aborigine) children are susceptible to soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections due to their lifestyle and substandard sanitation system. Objectives. This study aimed to examine the helminthic and nutritional status of Orang Asli school children in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Legap, a remote primary school at Kuala Kangsar District in the state of Perak, Malaysia. In addition, the sensitivities of four STH stool examination techniques were also compared. Methods. Demography and anthropometry data were collected by one-to-one interview session. Collected stools were examined with four microscopy techniques, namely, direct wet mount, formalin ether concentration (FEC), Kato-Katz (KK), and Parasep™. Results. Anthropometry analysis showed that 78% (26/33) of children in SK Pos Legap were malnourished and 33% (11/33) of them were stunted. Stool examinations revealed almost all children (97%) were infected by either one of the three commonest STHs. FEC was the most sensitive method in detection of the three helminth species. Conclusion. This study revealed that STH infections and nutritional status still remain a health concern among the Orang Asli children. These communal problems could be effectively controlled by regular monitoring of STH infection loads, administration of effective antihelminthic drug regimen, and also implementation of effective school nutritional programs. |
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