Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at public hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study
A cross-sectional study in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia, found a 28% prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among HIV patients receiving ART. Key factors associated with infection included rural residence, low CD4 count (<200 cells/µL), and unprotected water sources. The study highlights the significant public health concern and the need for routine screening in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
This research identifies critical risk factors for parasitic infections in HIV patients in Ethiopia, providing valuable data for public health interventions and improving patient care in similar resource-limited settings globally.
Intestinal parasite infections have a significant impact on HIV patients and are a serious global public health concern. In Ethiopia, the frequency of intestinal parasites among HIV patients is significant. The prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among HIV-positive patients in the study area is unknown. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among HIV positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) at North Shoa public hospitals using direct wet mount, formol-ether concentration and modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining techniques.
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