Enterobius vermicularis

Albay

Batangas

Chapter II

Related Literature

Parasite name: Enterobius vermicularis

(formerly Oxyuris vermicularis)

Synonyms: pinworm, threadworm, seatworm

Classification: Helminth (nematode)

Scope and Delimitation

Research Design

This study discussed the awareness

and prevalence rate of Enterobius vermicularis infection in children aging from 0-6 years old in Purok 6, Barangay 5-A, Bankerohan, Davao City. This also consisted additional information and several researches about Enterobius vermicularis.

The researchers utilized descriptive method of research. Descriptive research method aims to describe and to detail the information about the Enterobius vermicularis infection. Also statistical research method because it is used to determine the percentage of the cases of Enterobius vermicularis infection

Research Locale

Research Subject

The subjects of the study are children ages 3-10 years old residing in the study area. The parents were asked to answer the questionnaire.

The study was conducted at Purok 6, Barangay 5-A, Bankerohan, Davao City. The microscopic examination of the test was performed in the Microbiology Laboratory of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Main Campus

Research Instrument

Sampling technique

Children and parents were randomly selected

Standardized questionnaire

The researchers used “scotch-tape” method in diagnosing Enterobius vermicularis

Scotch Tape and slide

It is done by pressing the sticky side of the tape against the skin in the perianal region

Sampling procedure:

• Label the slide with the patient name and date

• Enterobius vermicularis eggs are deposited around the perianal region; eggs are rarely found in stools, and stool is not an appropriate specimen for the diagnosis of Enterobius vermicularis eggs.

• Firmly press the sticky side of the clear, transparent tape to the skin, around the folds of the anus

• Place the slide in the specimen container

• The “Scotch tape” method gives the best recovery of eggs if performed before defecation, bathing or dressing in the morning.

• Examine the slide under the microscope.

Conceptual Framework

Table 2 Knowledge Percentage of Children’s Parents on Enterobius vermicularis

Table 1.5 Occupation of the Children’s Parents

Table 3.1Children-Parents’ Practices

Table 1.4Educational Attainment of the Children’s Parents

Table 3.2 Children-Parents’ Hygiene Practices

Table 1.3 Gender Profile of the Children

Table 3.3 Children’s Attitudes

Table 4 Prevalence Rate of Enterobius vermicularis

Table 1.2 Type of House of the Children

Table 5 Chi-Square Test Result on Differences of

Prevalence Rate of Enterobius vermicularis

Table 1.1 Age Profile of Children

Theoretical Framework

Children

Prevalence Rate of

Enterobius vermicularis

Awareness Rate of

Enterobius vermicularis

Enterobius vermicularis

Occurs world wide and affects all ages and socioeconomic levels.

1. Demographic profile of the children

• Age
• Gender

2. Children infected:

• Age
• Gender

3. Percentage of the parents' respondents awareness

4. Views of the parents

Significance of the study

• To the researchers
• To the students
• To the children
• To the parents and residents
• To other researchers

Enterobius vermicularis

Common in temperate region

Common name:

• Pinworm
• Anal worm
• Seat worm

Statement of the problem

This study aimed to determine the Prevalence and the Awareness of People in Brgy.5-A,

Purok 6, Bankerohan Davao city about Enterobius vermicularis.

Sampling Technique

Children and parents were randomly selected following correct sampling methods

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Enterobius vermicularis

Age

Gender