Prevalence and intensity of helminths among inhabitants of the Chi River and Lahanna water reservoir areas of Northeastern Thailand.

Helminth infections (HIs) are an important public health problem in tropical countries, and the associated problems have been neglected in rural areas of Thailand. Therefore, this study reports the prevalence and intensity of HIs among inhabitants of the Khon Sawan district, Chaiyaphum province, and Kaeng Samnam Nang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, which are located near the Chi River and Lahanna water reservoir, northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between July 31, 2018, and June 30, 2019, among rural villagers from 40 rural villages in 4 subdistricts.

Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Health Belief Model and Self-Efficacy in Promoting Preventive Behaviors in a Cholangiocarcinoma Screening Group.

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a neoplasm known as one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Prevention and health education are required. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention to prevent CCA among a rural population in Thailand based on the health belief model (HBM) and self-efficacy frameworks.

Active screening of gastrointestinal helminth infection in migrant workers in Thailand.

Objective: This study aimed to detect gastrointestinal helminth infection in migrant workers in Thailand.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted in 403 migrant workers in the factories of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand during October 2016 to June 2017. Gastrointestinal helminth infections were detected by the formalin ether acetate concentration technique and microscopy.

Opisthorchis viverrini infection among migrant workers in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, indicates continued need for active surveillance.

Opisthorchis viverrini is a serious problem in Thailand, Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Vietnam. Active surveillance and eradication of O. viverrini is required.

Detection of a carcinogenic liver fluke among migrant workers by three coprological concentration methods.

Opisthorchis viverrini is a major health problem in many part of Southeast Asia. Therefore, this study aimed to detect Opisthorchis viverrini infection among migrant workers in Thailand by using three coprological concentration methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 147 migrant workers in Thailand.