Assessment of Health Care Practices of Children Suffering from Parasitic Infection

Abstract

Intestinal parasitic infection is a serious public health sproblem throughout the world particularly in developing countries. It is a well-known fact that parasitic infections are more common in pediatric age group as children area more vulnerable population. The consequences of these parasitic infections results in malnutrition, anemia, cognitive impairment and increased susceptibility to other infections (El-Sayed & Ramadan, 2017). World health organization (WHO) has suggested that the control of parasitic invasion should be effectively incorporated into a multi-disease control approach together with T.B, Malaria and HIV. Various risk factors are responsible for this prevalent disease, which include low socioeconomic status, poor hygienic conditions, impure drinking water, low literacy rate of parents, large size of the family and poor health status of the child (WHO, 2017). Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess health care practices of children suffering from parasitic infection. Researcher questions: 1. What are the knowledge level of children and their mothers about parasitic infection?