Publications by authors named "Ming-Zhen H"
[Assessment of schistosomiasis elimination in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
May 2018
Objective: To assess the state of schistosomiasis elimination in 6 districts of Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, so as to provide the evidence for the formulation of consolidation measures.
Methods: Three towns (streets) were selected according to the schistosomiasis epidemic degree in each district, and one village was sampled from each town. The on-site assessment was carried out between 2016 and 2017, including snail survey, population investigation and domestic animal investigation.
[Investigation of major parasitic diseases and related knowledge, attitude and practice among rural residents in Liyang City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of major parasitic diseases and the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to them among rural residents in Liyang City, with the goal of informing preventive strategies.
- A total of 759 residents were tested, revealing a very low infection rate of 0.26%, with only two mild cases detected, indicating overall low prevalence of parasitic infections.
- Awareness of parasitic diseases was low, particularly for clonorchiasis (13.8%), and factors such as age and education significantly influenced residents' understanding of prevention methods; practices like handwashing and cooking food properly were somewhat common, but risky behaviors, such as consuming raw fish and using fresh feces as fertilizer, were also noted.
[ status monitoring in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province from 2013 to 2016].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
April 2017
To analyze the snail distribution and the changes of snail situation in Changzhou City from 2013 to 2016, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis prevention and control interventions. The data of snail monitoring in Changzhou City from 2013 to 2016 were collected and statistically analyzed. The total area with snails was 40.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Investigation on knowledge, attitude, and practice of schistosomiasis prevention and control and infection status in Armed Police Forces stationed along Yangtze River].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to schistosomiasis prevention among Armed Police Forces stationed along the Yangtze River to help improve prevention measures.
- A survey of 376 soldiers revealed a 72.87% knowledge passing rate about schistosomiasis, with higher rates among soldiers from endemic areas and those with more education.
- Only 0.53% of soldiers tested positive for infection, with a majority having positive attitudes toward prevention, although protective behaviors when in water could be improved.
[Assessment and authentication of malaria elimination in Changzhou City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
May 2016
Objective: To analyze the results of assessment and authentication of malaria elimination of 7 county-level cities and districts in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and explore the suitable monitoring methods for malaria after the elimination in this region, so as to provide the evidence for formulating and adjusting the malaria elimination strategies and measures.
Methods: The data from the network reports of malaria epidemic situation, blood examinations of febrile patients, epidemiological questionnaires of malaria cases, investigation of epidemic focuses and disposal tables were collected and analyzed in Changzhou City from 2009 to 2014. The clinicians were assessed with the closed-book written examinations for their ability of the diagnosis and treatment of malaria.
[Analysis of malaria epidemic situation in Changzhou City from 2010 to 2014].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
February 2016
Objective: To grasp the malaria epidemic situation in Changzhou City from 2010 to 2014, so as to provide the evidence for formulating and adjusting malaria control strategies and measures.
Methods: The epidemiological data of malaria cases in the special report system from 2010 to 2014 were collected, and the malaria epidemic situation and the diagnosis and treatment of malaria patients were analyzed.
Results: There were 132 malaria cases reported in Changzhou City from 2010 to 2014, with a decrease of 27.
[Quality analysis of malaria blood smears of fever patients in Changzhou City in 2014].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
January 2016
Objective: To understand the quality of blood smears for detection in Changzhou City, so as to provide the technical support for malaria surveillance in the post-elimination period.
Methods: The blood smears of fever patients from each cities (districts) in Changzhou City in 2014, including more than 3% of the negatives and all the positives, were selected. The quality of the blood smear making, dyeing, cleanliness and results were reviewed by the experts from the municipal malaria microscopy station, and the data were analyzed statistically.
[Effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control in Changzhou City from 2004 to 2014].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
December 2015
Objective: To evaluate the effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control in Changzhou City in recent 10 years, so as to provide the evidences for formulating the future prevention and control strategy.
Methods: The work reports and the data of the schistosomiasis comprehensive control projects in Changzhou City from 2004 to 2014 were collected, the infection status of residents and livestock as well the snail situation were analyzed, and the implementation effect of the comprehensive control projects was evaluated.
Results: From 2004 to 2014, totally 215 368 person-times were examined, and the positive rate of the blood examinations of the population was 0.