Magnitude of parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women at health facilities in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia

Name	World Continuing Education Alliance
Activity Title	Magnitude of parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women at health facilities in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia
Details	Intestinal parasitic infections, mainly soil-transmitted helminths, and water-related parasitic diseases are is the common problem during pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Those in developing countries are more likely to suffer from IPIs due to a lack of resources, poverty, low literacy rates, lack of safe drinking water, poor hygiene, malnutrition and hot and humid tropical climate. However, the Transformation Plan, the Health Sector Transformation Plan, the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Master Plan, the National Hygiene and Environmental Health Strategy, and the targets of the One WASH National Programme working to reduce NTDs or parasitic disease. This study sought to assess the magnitude of intestinal parasitosis in the study area, which of the identified species was the most dominant, and which of the risk factors are pregnant women mainly exposed to for intestinal parasitosis in the study area. Objectives Course Objective Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are common problems during pregnancy, with adverse outcomes including low birth weight and prenatal mortality. The burden of parasitic infections and its impacts are high among pregnant women in developing countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the burden and associated factors of parasitic infections.. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 365 randomly selected women attending antenatal clinic at five selected health facilities. Data was collected by a pre-tested questionnaire and stool specimens were collected in clean plastic containers.
Competence	Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Event Time	06:30 PM
Location	World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System
Cost (UGX)	0
CPD Points	1