INTESTINAL PARASITE INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON

Intestinal parasite infections are still prevalent in developing countries and Cameroon where over 90% of the population is at high risk. To assess distribution intestinal parasitic risk factors city Yaoundé, both household parasitological surveys were conducted from October to December 2019 among inhabitants lowlands aged 15 years over. Stools samples collected screened for parasites presence using Kato Katz Formol-Ether methods. Sociodemographic status, prevention measures against diseases practices with increase exposition risky environments then recorded.
 A total 229 participants (142 females: 62.0%; 87 males: 38.0%) enrolled study, 24.02% (55/229) found infected by helminthes (ten species) and/or protozoans (one species). Participant infection rates varied species socio-demographic factors. Global analysis showed that age (OR ranges: 3.78-15.96), anti-parasitic drug consumption (OR: 2.53), eating behavior,,hygiene 22.4), occupation 1.92-3.53) type toilets 3.4) strongly associated parasites. The increased 15-30 group A. lumbricoïdes, T. trichiura Schistosoma mansoni, unpredictably those washing their hands before meals lumbricoïdes H. nana, respondents antiparasitic drugs as auto-medication nana traditional lumbricoïdes. However, other variables OR values (> 5.0) might be potential factor occurrence specific infections. study suggests need sensitization community actions including integrated environmental management complement strategy reduce transmission Yaoundé.