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Prevalence and Some Related Factors of Taenia Saginata Infection among People in Ea Bar Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province In 2024

Phan Van Trong, Phan Hoang Thai Bao, Nguyen Thi Hong Canh, Dang Dinh Thanh

Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam; Dak Lak Psychiatric Hospital, Vietnam; Buon Ma Thuot Medical University, Vietnam

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Volume / Issue5 / 4 (October-December 2024)
Pages83-87
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  • Received15 September 2024
  • Accepted16 October 2024

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Abstract

Taenia saginata infection occurs when people consume beef-containing tapeworm larvae that have not been properly cooked. Once the larvae reach the small intestine, they become adult tapeworms within 2.5 to 4 months. The disease’s impact and complications significantly affect human health. Patients may experience bloating, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and discomfort in the anal region due to the detachment of tapeworm segments, which can crawl out of the body through the anus.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and describe some factors related to Taenia saginata infection among residents of Ea Bar commune, Buon Don district, Dak Lak province, in 2024.

Research Method: A cross-sectional study using the Kato stool examination technique and a KAP survey to detect the infection rate and describe related factors.

Results: The study found that the prevalence of Taenia saginata infection in the study area was 9.56%. The infection rate in the age group 26 and older was higher (17.65%) than those aged 25 and younger (2.13%). This difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). There was an association between tapeworm infection and knowledge about transmission routes, harmful effects, prevention measures, and eating undercooked beef.

Conclusion: Intervention programs need to be implemented in sync with education strategies, food source control, and improving people's awareness of helminth disease prevention in general and Taenia saginata infection in particular.

Keywords

Taenia saginataEa Bar communeBuon Don districtDak Lak province

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How to Cite

Trong, P. V., Bao, P. H. T., Canh, N. T. H., & Thanh, D. D. (2024). Prevalence and Some Related Factors of Taenia Saginata Infection among People in Ea Bar Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province In 2024. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 5(4), 83-87. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2024.5.4.83-87

Trong, Phan Van, et al. "Prevalence and Some Related Factors of Taenia Saginata Infection among People in Ea Bar Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province In 2024." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2024, pp. 83-87. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2024.5.4.83-87.

Trong, P. V., Bao, P. H. T., Canh, N. T. H. and Thanh, D. D. (2024) 'Prevalence and Some Related Factors of Taenia Saginata Infection among People in Ea Bar Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province In 2024', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 5(4), pp. 83-87. doi: 10.54660/IJMBHR.2024.5.4.83-87.

Trong PV, Bao PHT, Canh NTH, Thanh DD. Prevalence and Some Related Factors of Taenia Saginata Infection among People in Ea Bar Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province In 2024. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2024;5(4):83-87. doi:10.54660/IJMBHR.2024.5.4.83-87

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