Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among village health volunteers in rural communities of southern Thailand

Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among village health volunteers in rural communities of southern Thailand

Abstract Background Intestinal parasitic infections remain prevalent and constitute a public health problem in certain rural areas of Thailand. Village health volunteers (VHVs), who are members of a Thai healthcare alliance, function as key providers of health prevention measures, disease control, a...

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Main Authors: Chuchard Punsawad, Nonthapan Phasuk, Suchirat Bunratsami, Kanjana Thongtup, Niramon Siripakonuaong, Somchok Nongnaul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intestinal parasitic infection
Village health volunteers
Risk factors
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Thailand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4486-2

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