Publications by authors named "S Gari"
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- A study in Ethiopia aimed to assess the prevalence of soil transmitted helminths (STH) among vegetable farmers along the Akaki River Bank, as part of a national goal to eradicate STH transmission by 2025.
- The prevalence of STH was found to be 22.2%, with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common type of infection; several risk factors, including low income and poor hygiene practices, were identified.
- The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to reduce infection risk in farming communities, especially focusing on health education and improved sanitation practices.
This study aimed to examine the association between household water insecurity (HWIS), mother's handwashing practices, and childhood diarrhea in the peri-urban and informal settlements of Hosanna town. A community-based cross-sectional study involving 424 mothers was carried out in Hosanna town, and the data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire, HWISE Scale, and an observational checklist. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFecal Sludge Management and Sanitation Safety: An Assessment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Environ Health Insights
August 2024
Background: Sanitation safety practices and risks associated with fecal sludge management are crucial for public health and the environment. This study assessed sanitation safety practices and risks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at different stages of fecal sludge management. The research aimed to understand the current state of sanitation facilities, practices, and associated risks and identify areas for improvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe importance of diarrhea risk associated with wastewater exposure in agriculture is almost unknown. This study aimed to examine diarrheal infection and risk factors among farmers using wastewater for irrigation in Addis Ababa. A cross-sectional study was employed among 380 farmers (190 exposed and 190 unexposed farmers).
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- Untreated wastewater in Addis Ababa is leading to significant contamination of vegetables with helminth eggs, posing health risks to farmers who consume them.
- A study conducted in February 2022 sampled 252 vegetable and 101 stool samples from female farmers, finding helminths in 67.5% of the vegetables and 20.8% of the farmers' stools.
- The results indicated a strong link between the presence of helminths in vegetables and the stool samples, particularly for Ascaris lumbricoides, highlighting an urgent need for better wastewater treatment and agricultural practices.