Prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites among Asian schoolchildren: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Asia
Intestinal protozoan parasites
Meta-analysis
Prevalence
Schoolchildren
Journal
Infection
ISSN: 1439-0973
Titre abrégé: Infection
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 0365307
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 Jul 2024
09 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
25
11
2023
accepted:
30
06
2024
medline:
10
7
2024
pubmed:
10
7
2024
entrez:
9
7
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Intestinal protozoan parasites among Asian schoolchildren are a subject of concern due to their prevalence and potential health impact. Understanding and addressing this issue is crucial for public health in the region. We conducted a comprehensive search for articles published up to December 2023 across four databases, including Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, and Web of Science. To estimate the combined prevalence, a random-effects model with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was applied, and the statistical analysis was performed using meta-analysis packages in R version (3.6.1). This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023481146). Among 131 eligible articles, the prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites was 0.208 (95% CI = 0.180-0.238). Lebanon and Tajikistan had the highest country-level prevalence at 0.851 and 0.836, respectively, with Giardia duodenalis being the most prevalent species at 0.082. In summary, our study highlights the urgent public health issue of protozoan parasites among Asian schoolchildren due to poor sanitation and water quality. Immediate interventions are essential, considering climate and socioeconomic factors, to combat these infections and improve overall health.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38982017
doi: 10.1007/s15010-024-02339-1
pii: 10.1007/s15010-024-02339-1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
ID : IR.QUMS.REC.1402.150
Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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