Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections versus knowledge, attitudes and practices of male residents in Brazilian urban slums: a cross-sectional study

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are neglected diseases caused by helminths and protozoa, with the relationships between parasite, host and environment having the potential to produce high morbidity and incapacity to work and mortality in vulnerable areas. This study assessed the prevalence of IPIs concerning socio-environmental conditions and analyzed the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to these diseases among men living in the slums of Rio de Janeiro city, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an agglomeration of urban slums between 2018 and 2019, with men aged between 20 and 59 years. A socioeconomic status questionnaire and an IPIs knowledge, attitudes and practices questionnaire (KAPQ) were applied. Coproparasitological diagnoses (n=454) were performed using four methods and samples of water for household consumption (n=392) were subjected to microbiological and physicochemical analysis. A total of 624 participants were enrolled. About 40% of the households had “water unsuitable for consumption”. Only one Major Area, MA 3 was not statistically significant for IPIs (AOR=0.75; 95% CI: 0.30-1.88; p=0.55). The overall prevalence of IPIs was 23.8%. Endolimax nana (n=65, 14.3%) and hookworm (n=8, 1.7%) were the most frequently identified parasites. The analysis of the frequency of responses to the KAPQ has shown that men reported to seeking medical care if they were suspicious of IPIs, and around 35% would self-medicate. The results have shown the need to adopt integrated health education practices targeting male residents in urban slums to qualify the care with water for human consumption and promote self-care about IPIs. The household can be considered strategic for Primary Health Care activities for men

Investigación entomoepidemiológica de la enfermedad de Chagas en el estado de Ceará, noreste de Brasil

Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-06T17:18:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 tais_gomesetal_IOC_2014.pdf: 157142 bytes, checksum: 7cc41f4d7d9f8d4b58e716d6507ba941 (MD5) license.txt: 1914 bytes, checksum: 7d48279ffeed55da8dfe2f8e81f3b81f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.A presença de triatomíneos e a soroprevalência da infecção chagásica humana foram investigadas em uma localidade rural do Estado do Ceará, Brasil, região endêmica histórica da doença de Chagas. Os triatomíneos foram pesquisados nos domicílios, nos períodos de seca e de chuva. A soroprevalência encontrada no período foi de 1,2%, maior entre pessoas com mais de 50 anos de idade, e sem diferença significativa em relação ao sexo. Foram capturados 761 espécimes de triatomíneos, em colônias compostas de ninfas e insetos adultos, com predominância de Triatoma brasiliensis, especialmente no período de seca. O exame do conteúdo intestinal dos insetos revelou que 28,6% eram Trypanosoma cruzi positivos. Os resultados sugerem que os abrigos de animais e armazenamento inadequado de materiais no peridomicílio, particularmente amontoados de madeiras, bem como moradias desabitadas, contribuem para o alto índice de infestação de triatomíneos na localidadeThe seroprevalence of Chagas disease in humans and the presence of triatomines were investigated in a rural locality in the State of Ceará, Brazil, an historically endemic region. Approximately 80% of the surveyed residents agreed to undergo serological tests. Intradomestic and peridomestic environments were searched for triatomines in both the dry and rainy seasons. The prevalence rate of Chagas disease was 1.2% and the majority of individuals confirmed with the disease over 50 years of age. A total of 761 specimens of triatomines were captured, most of which were from colonies composed of nymphs and adult bugs, and the majority of specimens were obtained in the dry season. Triatoma brasiliensis was the predominant species. Analysis using light microscopy revealed that 28.6% of the insects were Trypanosoma cruzi positive. Results suggest that peridomestic man-made structures, such as animal shelters, improper storage of timber and uninhabited dwellings contribute to the high rate of triatomine infestation in the area.Se investigó la presencia de insectos y seroprevalencia en la infección humana por Trypanosoma cruzi, en un área rural del estado de Ceará, Brasil, región endémica histórica de la enfermedad Chagas. Se informó sobre la presencia de insectos en los hogares durante los períodos de sequía y lluvia. La seroprevalencia en el período fue un 1,2%, mayor entre las personas de más de 50 años de edad, y no hubo diferencias significativas en relación al sexo. Se capturaron 761 ejemplares de insectos en colonias compuestas por ninfas y adultos de insectos, principalmente, Triatoma brasiliensis, especialmente durante la estación seca. El examen del contenido intestinal de los insectos reveló que un 28,6% eran T. cruzi positivo. Los resultados sugieren que los refugios de animales y el almacenamiento inadecuado de materiales fuera del hogar, especialmente pilas de madera y casas deshabitadas, contribuyen a la alta tasa de infestación de insectos en la localidad

Chagas disease: from bush to huts and houses. Is it the case of the Brazilian amazon?

Two of the major problems facing the Amazon - human migration from the other areas and uncontrolled deforestation - constitute the greatest risk for the establishment of endemic Chagas disease in this part of Brazil. At least 18 species of triatomines had been found in the Brazilian Amazon, 10 of them infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, associated with numerous wild reservoirs. With wide-range deforestation, wild animals will perforce be driven into other areas, with tendency for triatomines to become adapted to alternative food sources in peri and intradomicilies. Serological surveys and cross-sectional studies for Chagas disease, carried out in rural areas of the Rio Negro, in the Brazilian Amazon, showed a high level of seropositivity for T. cruzi antibodies. A strong correlation of seroreactivity with the contact of gatherers of piaçava fibers with wild triatomines could be evidenced