Characterization of intestinal parasitism in the community

Abstract

Introduction: Among infectious diseases, those caused by intestinal parasites constitute an important health problem for men, mainly in countries with less socioeconomic development. Objective: to characterize intestinal parasitism in the community of medical office 33 of the Hermanos Cruz university polyclinic, in the period from September 2017 to July 2019. Method: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out. The universe consisted of 87 patients with a clinical and microbiological diagnosis of intestinal parasitosis, a sample of 48 patients was selected by non-probabilistic sampling. Theoretical, empirical and descriptive statistics methods were used. Results: 35.4% of the age group from 11 to 20 years predominated, the male sex with 49%; 54% are dedicated to studying as an occupation, with a completed basic secondary level, for 42%. The risk factors present in 51% are not washing hands before eating food, followed by not washing hands. food before eating it, with 48%. The symptoms reported were abdominal pain in 36%, followed by diarrhea in 28%, indigestion and anal itching, in 27 and 26% respectively. The type of parasite identified with 42% turned out to be Giardia Lambia, followed by Enterobius Vermiculares with 39%. Conclusions: It is concluded that intestinal parasitism is a significant health problem that affects the young population of the community; it is necessary to carry out actions to promote health and prevent risk factors, with community and intersectoral participation with the purpose to reduce the incidence of this infectious disease