[Investigation on migration regularity and schistosome infection of migrant population in mountainous regions]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2011 Apr;23(2):145-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To understand the migration regulation, knowledge of schistosomiasis control and infection status of migrant population in mountainous regions.

Method: Migrants from history heavy endemic villages of schistosomiasis were selected by the convenience sampling method, then they were investigated by questionnaire and fecal examination.

Results: A total of 884 migrants were investigated, the infection rate was 2.49%, and the awareness rate of knowledge on schistosomiasis control was 43.94%. Most of the migrant places were in schistosomiasis endemic areas, and those who accepted the examination and treatment of schistosomiasis accounted for a low percentage. The compliance rate of schistosomiasis examinations and treatment of migrant population was low. The general time of returning hometown was around the Chinese Spring Festival.

Conclusion: As one of the key population of schistosomiasis control, the control work on migrants should be strengthened.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Child
  • China / epidemiology
  • Feces / parasitology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Population Dynamics*
  • Rural Population / statistics & numerical data*
  • Schistosoma / isolation & purification
  • Schistosomiasis / diagnosis
  • Schistosomiasis / epidemiology*
  • Schistosomiasis / parasitology
  • Young Adult