Sttattus Off Saniittarry Prracttiices And Amebiiasiis And Giiarrdiiasiis Among Pattiientts Viisiittiing Haiik Healltth Centterr Soutth Wollllo Norrttheastt Etthiiopiia

Amoebiasis and giardiasis are among major causes of diarrhea in least-developed tropical andrnsubtropical regions including Ethiopia. Recent information on these diseases is essential torndesign suitable control interventions in a specific setting. This study was conducted to detectrnamoeba and giardia infections and explore the status of some universal risk factors in Haik townrnand its surroundings, northeast Ethiopia. Patients visiting Haik health center (HHC) betweenrnNovember 2015 and April 2016 and suspected of amoebiasis and giardiasis were invited tornparticipate in the study. Socio-demographic and environmental variables linked to amoebiasisrnand giardiasis were extracted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Stool samples were collectedrnand screened using the direct-smear microscopy. Data were analyzed using univariate andrnmultivariate logistic regression analysis with 95% confidence interval (CI) and p-value

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