Advanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine
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ISSN: 2379-1764
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2379-1764
+44 1223 790975
Department of Biology, College of Natural Science, Jimma University, Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Geohelminthes Infection and its Predisposing Factors among Treatments Seeking Patients at Jimma Town Health Centers Jimma Zone South West Ethiopia
Author(s): Habib Mohammed*, Tsegaye Gaddisa, Arega Tsegaye, Abiru Neme and Gadisa Bekele
Introduction: Geohelmenthes infections cause serious public health problem in Ethiopia. They were more prevalent among population with low income, poor personal hygiene and environmental sanitation, overcrowding and limited access to clean water.
Objective: The Study Was aimed to estimating the prevalence of geohelmenthes infection and its predisposing factors among treatments seeking patients at Jimma health centers.
Methods and Materials: Cross sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence of geohelmenthes infection and predisposing factors among treatments seeking patients from June to August 2018 at Jimma health centers Data collected analyzed by SPSS statistical software was used to analysis data. Association between variables was analyzed using uni-variation and multi-variation logistic regressi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2379-1764.20.8.269