Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya.
BACKGROUND:Tungiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans also known as jigger flea. Communities living in precarious conditions in tropical and sub tropical countries bear the brunt of the infection. The main objective of this study was to determine the burden of Tungiasis...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:1aa7a5382ab341a382327ebd2fa95d02 2023-05-15T15:14:22+02:00 Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya. Ruth Monyenye Nyangacha David Odongo Florence Oyieke Christine Bii Erastus Muniu Stanley Chasia Missiani Ochwoto 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007244 https://doaj.org/article/1aa7a5382ab341a382327ebd2fa95d02 EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6413899?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735 1935-2727 1935-2735 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007244 https://doaj.org/article/1aa7a5382ab341a382327ebd2fa95d02 PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 13, Iss 3, p e0007244 (2019) Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2019 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007244 2022-12-31T12:03:21Z BACKGROUND:Tungiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans also known as jigger flea. Communities living in precarious conditions in tropical and sub tropical countries bear the brunt of the infection. The main objective of this study was to determine the burden of Tungiasis in Vihiga County in Kenya. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 21 villages in 3 Sub-locations in Vihiga County, western Kenya. A total of 437 participants, 5 years old and above were clinically examined for the presence of tungiasis after consenting to take part in the study. Diagnosis was made following standard methods. A semi- structured questionnaire was administered to assess socio-demographic factors, housing, presence and ownership of animals, knowledge and practice related to tungiasis. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate regression analysis. GIS was used to map the geographic distribution of tungiasis in the area. RESULTS:The overall prevalence was found to be (21.5%; 95% CI: 17.7-25.3%). The cases were analysed and visualized in a map form. Multivariate analysis suggested that the occurrence of tungiasis was associated with variables that indicated low economic status (like a monthly income of Ksh ≤ 1000 (adjusted odds ratio 27.85; 95% CI: 4.13-187.59), earthen floor (0.36; 0.13-1.024) and lack of toilet facilities (4.27; 0.82-22.34), age of participant ≤14 (27.414; 10.02-74.99), no regular use of closed footwear (1.98; 0.987-3.97) and common resting place inside the house (1.93; 0.96-3.89). CONCLUSIONS:Tungiasis is an important health problem in Vihiga County occasioned by the low economic status of the people affected. Factors that point to poverty contribute to the occurrence of tungiasis. These findings suggest a need to design control strategies for tungiasis that are cost effective and easily accessible. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Tunga ENVELOPE(8.683,8.683,62.698,62.698) PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 13 3 e0007244 |
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BACKGROUND:Tungiasis is a parasitic disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans also known as jigger flea. Communities living in precarious conditions in tropical and sub tropical countries bear the brunt of the infection. The main objective of this study was to determine the burden of Tungiasis in Vihiga County in Kenya. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 21 villages in 3 Sub-locations in Vihiga County, western Kenya. A total of 437 participants, 5 years old and above were clinically examined for the presence of tungiasis after consenting to take part in the study. Diagnosis was made following standard methods. A semi- structured questionnaire was administered to assess socio-demographic factors, housing, presence and ownership of animals, knowledge and practice related to tungiasis. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate regression analysis. GIS was used to map the geographic distribution of tungiasis in the area. RESULTS:The overall prevalence was found to be (21.5%; 95% CI: 17.7-25.3%). The cases were analysed and visualized in a map form. Multivariate analysis suggested that the occurrence of tungiasis was associated with variables that indicated low economic status (like a monthly income of Ksh ≤ 1000 (adjusted odds ratio 27.85; 95% CI: 4.13-187.59), earthen floor (0.36; 0.13-1.024) and lack of toilet facilities (4.27; 0.82-22.34), age of participant ≤14 (27.414; 10.02-74.99), no regular use of closed footwear (1.98; 0.987-3.97) and common resting place inside the house (1.93; 0.96-3.89). CONCLUSIONS:Tungiasis is an important health problem in Vihiga County occasioned by the low economic status of the people affected. Factors that point to poverty contribute to the occurrence of tungiasis. These findings suggest a need to design control strategies for tungiasis that are cost effective and easily accessible. |
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Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya. |
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Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya. |
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Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya. |
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Spatial distribution, prevalence and potential risk factors of Tungiasis in Vihiga County, Kenya. |
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