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October 1, 2025Journal of Parasitology ResearchOpen Access

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite Infection and Their Associated Factors Among University Students and University Food Handlers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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GAGetu AbejeABAyenew BerhanAAAyenew Assefa

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Overview

Systematic review finds 29.65% of food handlers infected with intestinal parasites, suggesting hygiene practices play a critical role.

Key Points

  • About 29.65% of food handlers were infected with intestinal parasites, highlighting a significant public health concern.
  • Common parasites included Entamoeba histolytica (11.52%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (9.34%) indicating varied types of infections.
  • Risk factors like untrimmed fingernails (AOR = 3.58) and poor handwashing (AOR = 3.86) suggest hygiene practices greatly influence infection rates.
  • Analyzing 101 studies emphasizes the need for routine screenings and educational initiatives to improve public health outcomes.

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Abeje et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd9537fe798ba2fc49958ahttps://doi.org/10.1155/japr/9522730
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