[The determination of intestinal parasites, physical growth and hygiene behaviors of children in the Mersin City Social Service Child Care Centre].

Intestinal parasites are still a major health problem in our country. The aim of this study was the determination of intestinal parasites, physical growth and hygiene behavior of a total of 106 children living in the Mersin City Social Service Child Care Centre and who could participate in this research. A questionnaire form was used to determine the socio-demographic features and hygienic behavior of the children, and their weight and height were measured in order to determine their physical growth.