Advancing Health Quality for Students in Islamic Boarding Schools through Enhanced Hygiene Practices in Depok and Banten, Indonesia | Chapter 4 | Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 6

One of the group life problems faced by students in Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia is a lack of cleanliness. Health problems in Islamic boarding schools are an essential public health problem. Diseases that often occur in boarding schools are hives, scabies, shortness of breath, fever, fainting, common cold, gastritis, toothache, diarrhea, menstrual pain, and urinary tract infections. This study aims to determine the factors influencing students’ hygiene practices in combined Islamic boarding schools (salafiyah-ashriyah) in urban and rural areas. The type of this research was sequential explanatory, with a cross-sectional design or research prevalence. The research approach was based on the Precede-Proceed model in Health Promotion Planning and Health Education. This study combined two personal hygiene perspectives in general and, according to Islam, involving 97 respondents. Data were collected through interviews and filling out questionnaires, then analysed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that health program support at boarding schools’ health posts affected the practice of personal hygiene and the incidence of infectious diseases. This study proves that the behaviour of students’ hygiene in urban and rural Islamic boarding schools is influenced by the health services available in Islamic boarding schools.

 

Author (s) Details

Emy Rianti
Health Polytechnic of Jakarta I, Indonesia.

 

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Bacteriological Quality in Relation to Sanitation and Hygiene Practices of Tribal Children and Women in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, India | Chapter 7 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

The present study tried to deeply explore the underlying reasons for poor sanitation and hygiene practices of the tribal children and women in the selected tribal areas in India.  Sanitation and hygiene are essential for good health and well - being, survival and development of any individual. Tribal women and children may not have proper awareness on the importance of sanitation. Some of the reasons which hinder the development of their awareness levels is due to various issues like lack of education, improper access to basic facilities like water, toilets etc. This is an exploratory study, conducted on 30 tribal women and 30 tribal children residing in the district of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana state, India. The data was collected using an interview questionnaire. Most of the countries are facing challenges in providing minimum sanitation facilities to its people as there are certain factors like population explosion and resource depletion which hinder the provision process. Due to this, people are becoming vulnerable to risks in terms of their health, nutrition and basic survival. In India, there are many interior areas where the tribal population is dominant. Most of them do not follow or maintain basic sanitation and hygiene practices due to various issues like lack of education; gender biased disparities; improper access to basic facilities like water, toilets etc., which effect their well - being, nutritional and health status. The study tried to explore and compare the sanitation, hygiene and nutritional practices of tribal children and women in the district of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana State, India.  Some non - Government organizations (NGOs) also can come forward in helping the children and women to understand the importance and benefits of maintaining good sanitation and hygienic practices; and also, on how to improve their nutritional status.

Author(s) Details:

V. Vijaya Lakshmi,
Department of RMCS, College of Community Science, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 500004, India.

M. Milcah Paul,
Department of RMCS, College of Community Science, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 500004, India.

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Demographic and Socioeconomic Impact of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Occurrence of Diarrheal Disease among Paediatric Age Group in Abia State | Chapter 14 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

Potable water, good sanitary conditions, good hygienic practices are essential for the survival and development of children.

Objective: The study aimed to determine the demographic and socioeconomic effect of water; sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the occurrence of diarrheal disease among paediatric age group, Aba Abia State.

Methods: The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design to assess the environmental sanitation in the selected study areas. The survey was designed with the use of questionnaire which was administered to a sample size of 360 participants. The collected data was entered into computer Software called Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 and analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis.

Results: The results were displayed in frequency tables and charts. The relation between variables were determined with Pearson Chi-Square test and the findings showed that 267(74.2%) of the participants reported they have had 1-5 times episodes of diarrhea per year and the episode of diarrhea was more common among male children with 204(56.7%) compared to female with 156(43.3%). Also, 204(56.7%) of the participants agreed that they have available water supply and the major source of water supply was borehole with 227(63.1%). In terms of water treatment, 255(70.8%) reported they don’t boil water before use; 100(27.7%) don’t wash hands after defecation, 225(62.5%) don’t wash hands after touching pet animals and only 32(8.8%) reported they don’t wash fruits/vegetables before eating or cooking. From the findings, 175(48.6%) heard about WASH and 264(73.3%) have the knowledge of treating children with diarrhea at health centre.

Conclusion:  In conclusion, the findings showed that water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) had impact in the occurrence of diarrhea disease among paediatric age group in relation to demographic and socioeconomic factors. Again, the available and functional sanitary facilities do not meet the required standards set by the Ministry of Health, EHORECON and WHO guidelines. Therefore, there should be organized workshops; seminars and conferences periodically on the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices in all local Governments in Abia State and beyond.

Author(s) Details:

Ohanenye C. A.,
Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Ede A. O.,
Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamadi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria.

Nwazunku A. A.,
Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamadi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria.

Orji S. M.,
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Okoronkwo N. C.,
Paediatric Department, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria.

Iro K. O.,
Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Offiah A. U.,
Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Amadi A. N.,
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

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Epidemiology of Tunga Penetrans Infestation in Kenya | Chapter 5 | Emerging Challenges in Environment and Earth Science Vol. 4

 

The female sand flea, Tungapenetrans, enters the host's epidermis and causes tungiasis, an ectoparasitic skin disease. Inadequate cleanliness, poverty, social neglect, ignorance, and cultural beliefs are all factors in Kenya's jigger infestation, according to a thorough literature review. The study found a vicious circle of poverty, low educational standards, low self-esteem/stigmatization, civil rights abuses, HIV/AIDS, and secondary ailments as a result of the infestation. Fumigation, on-site animal care, adequate hygiene, and health promotion are all examples of control measures. One must be in good physical, emotional, and social health to carry out the vital tasks of national development. The jigger infestation has a detrimental effect on several facets of human health, making it challenging for those who have been infected as well as those who have been impacted to properly contribute to nation-building. The Jigger scourge is hindering Kenya's growth and preventing it from achieving the Millennium Progress Goal of ending extreme poverty by 2015.

Author (s) Details

Simon Kiprono Ruttoh

School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret 4606 30100, Kenya.

Denis Ochieng’ Omondi

C/o Joanes Omondi, Kisumu Municipal Council, Kisumu 105 40100, Kenya.

Nafula Inviolata Wanyama

School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret 4606 30100, Kenya.

 

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An Assessment of the Hygiene Level in the Dairy Processing Plant: Recent Development | Chapter 1 | Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 1

Hygiene and sanitation play a critical role in the dairy business, as their level has a significant impact on food quality and safety. The HACCP system, which is necessary for all producers and anyone who handle or place food on the market, is used in the Slovak Republic's food business. HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and it is an organisational method that ensures the production of health-friendly food by analysing and controlling chemical, biological, and physical dangers that could jeopardise food safety throughout the manufacturing process. Furthermore, needs for plant cleaning and disinfection are a significant aspect of it. Milk is a superb substrate for the growth and multiplication of a wide range of microorganisms and is used as the major raw material in the dairy plant in the production of drinking milk and dairy products. Food contamination and the development of foodborne illness in consumers are frequently caused by multiplied microorganisms. The success of disinfection is influenced by not only microorganism resistance, but also disinfectant selection and application methods, as well as the external environment in which the disinfection process takes place. The application of the right disinfectant is critical to getting the intended result. We concentrated on sanitation's sanitary level and efficiency in this project. Microbiological swabs were gathered from various surfaces and technological equipment in the dairy operation that was being observed, as well as personal hygiene in selected staff. We also employed the fingerprint technology to check personal hygiene, which is a critical component in the manufacture of safe food. The HACCP system, which must be established and supervised by the individual team based on the regulatory requirements of each operation, is used to check the hygiene level of food enterprises. The findings show that hygiene is maintained at a good level throughout the production process. With the exception of the working table in the cottage cheese manufacturing section, where we found 40 CFU of total count of microorganisms and 2 CFU of coliform bacteria, the sanitation of the premises and technological equipment was adequate. Except for one employee who worked in the cottage cheese production department, the personal hygiene of the employees' hands at the dairy processing plant was rated as satisfactory. After disinfection, we found 50 CFU of total count of microorganisms and 1 CFU of coliform bacteria on his right hand. Food contamination can occur if sanitary standards of surfaces in production sections and employee hands in dairy processing plants are not followed, putting the consumer's health at risk.

Author (S) Details

Katarína Veszelits Lakticova
Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia.

Mária Vargova
Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia.

F. Zigo
Department of Nutrition and Animal Husbandry, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia.

Nad'a Sasáková
Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia.

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Parasitic Infections of the Alimentary Canals in Humans | Chapter 3 | Recent Progress in Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 4

 Parasitic gastrointestinal tract infections (Alimentary Canal) are the world's biggest cause of morbidity and mortality, and Jos in particular. This chapter discussed potential food canal parasites with a view to controlling them, beginning with Jos Nigeria. Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm and Schistosoma mansoni are three major intestinal parasites found among students of tertiary institutions in Jos. Four intestinal parasites, which are soil-borne helminths, are prevalent among children in Jos primary school: Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichuria, and Strongyloides stercolaris. Lettuce, Cabbage, Carrot, Spinach, Green Pepper, Cucumber, Beetroot, Tomatoes, Garden Egg, and Green Beans have been suspected of being carriers of various intestinal parasites available in Jos, such as: Hookworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichuria, Strongyloides stercoralis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lambia. By drinking very good water, adequate hygiene and proper vegetable washing and probable eradication of musca domestica (house fly), which is another transmitter of such intestinal parasites, and daily dewarming in Jos and other parts of the world, the intestinal parasites can be regulated. This study shows that, and the morbidity they cause, intestinal parasitic infection is a major public health issue worldwide. It is important to improve interventions aimed at their control and prevention, and to take various steps to reduce the rate of infection to the levels at which it ceases to be of public health significance. As a result of the advancement of primary health care, focused on community support and intersectional cooperation, this may be possible at fair expense.

Author(s) Details

I. R. Jwanse
Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Nigeria.

O. R. Ejinaka
Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Nigeria.

P. I. Agbalaka
Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Nigeria.

M. U. Obeta
Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Nigeria.

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Emphasizing the Hygiene and Health: Effects, Experiences, and Expertise of “Clean India Campaign” from a Tertiary Care Hospital | Chapter 13 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 

The current “Clean India Campaign” is a catalyst for hospitals for improvements in hygiene. The
objective of this study is to define and describe the impact of multifaceted infection control and
hygienic practices by all on hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in the pediatric age group.
Implementation of multifaceted infection control policies was ensured along with the health education
for hygienic practices by all, including attendants of patients and patients when possible. These were
rigorously enforced with the renewed enthusiasm since the launch of “Clean India Campaign” from
January 2015. The setting was “Paediatric Wing” of a tertiary care hospital catering to a large army
cantonment, and also, referred cases. The most significant decline in HAI in our study has been in
that of gastrointestinal infections (RR: 0.428%, 95% CI: 0.241-0.761; p=0.0034). Overall, the results of
preventive actions were rewarding (RR: 0.547, 95% CI: 0.409-0.733; p=0.0001). The mission “Clean
India Campaign” and the WHO’s vision “clean care is safer care” lead to prevention and reduction of
HAIs. Implementation of multifaceted infection control interventions is impactful. Hygienic practices
teaching should be for both caregivers and caretakers.

Author (s) Details

Col. Sunil Jain,
Department of Paediatrics, Command Hospital Central Command, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Prof (Dr) Col. Rajeev Kumar Thapar
Department of Paediatrics, Command Hospital Central Command, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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