Prevalence of intestinal parasites in riverside dwellers on the island of Combu, Belém – PA

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the diversity of intestinal parasitic diseases found and find out whether socioeconomic and environmental problems are actually influencing the emergence of intestinal parasitic diseases. Methods: This is a study with a quantitative and qualitative approach, which was carried out through the application of a questionnaire and interviews, analysis of feces, aiming to find means of intervention in the occurrence of contamination and proliferation of intestinal parasites through health actions and subsequently raise awareness among the population when the incidence of the same. Results: It was observed that the proliferation of intestinal parasites has a high prevalence rate due to the lack or precarious access to water intended for human consumption, poor deposition of fecal waste, economic and social isolation limiting the community's access to basic health services. Conclusion: It was concluded that these risk situations favor the emergence of acute infectious diseases associated with verminosis and parasites and impact the quality of life of the riverside population. The limitations of the present study were difficult access and logistics with physical transportation and equipment, impacts of environmental conditions, such as climate and limited infrastructure, in addition to resistance from local residents in participating in the study.