Banca de DEFESA: ELYELTON BESERRA DE CARVALHO

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : ELYELTON BESERRA DE CARVALHO
DATE: 29/02/2024
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Virtual Google Meet. https://meet.google.com/jgs-widn-mvy
TITLE:

FREQUENCY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN FROM A KINDERGARTEN
CENTER IN NATAL, RN.

KEY WORDS:

kindergarten, parasitic diseases, helminths, incidence, protozoa

PAGES: 77
BIG AREA: Ciências Biológicas
AREA: Parasitologia
SUMMARY:

This study aimed to identify the frequency of intestinal parasites in preschool children
at a kindergarten in Natal-RN and relate it to the socio-environmental factors involved. For this, 66 children were
evaluated, who, with parental authorization, provided socioeconomic data, biological samples of feces, the subungual
and perianal region. In addition, soil samples were also collected in the kindergarten. The samples were processed
using the HPJ, Rugai, Willis, Graham and Ritche methods and the results were sent to those responsible. Linked to
this, a health education action was carried out with kindergarten teachers to assess their prior knowledge about
intestinal parasites and present the most common ones, especially those that affect children. The study population
was made up of 53% females and 47% males, with ages ranging from one to six years. The majority (65%) were
referred to as white, while 35% as black. Parasites were identified in 49% of biological samples, with 56% of
individuals being monoparasitized and 44% being polyparasitized. The most common parasites were Ascaris 

lumbricoides (23%), Entamoeba coli (17%) and Hookworms (15%). The presence of Hookworm eggs was identified in
a single sample of subungual contents. No biological forms were identified in soil analyses. The frequency of parasites
was related to socioeconomic and biological factors, with individuals living in the North Zone of the city and with low
income being those with the highest frequency (58% and 55%, respectively). The kindergarten teachers knew, at
most, three parasites, but did not understand their biological cycles, forms of transmission and prevention. At the end
of the activities, they became aware of between six and seven parasites, especially those most common in children. It
was concluded that health educational actions carried out with teachers can contribute to knowledge of preventive
measures and control of intestinal parasites; that the frequency of parasites in preschoolers is a problem in Natal and
that socially vulnerable individuals are more affected, especially those residing in the North zone, with low income
and without basic sanitation. Control and prevention actions are necessary for this scenario to change.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo ao Programa - 1282620 - HENRIQUE ROCHA DE MEDEIROS - nullPresidente - 1714262 - LILIAN GIOTTO ZAROS DE MEDEIROS
Externa à Instituição - VANESSA SANTOS DE ARRUDA BARBOSA - UFCG