Timor‐Leste National Parasite Survey 2012
General Info
Original or alternative title
Survei Nasional Parasit Timor-Leste 2012
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
April, 2012 - July, 2012
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Epi surveillance - Facility (non-health) - Nationally representative - Urban-rural representative
Summary
The Timor-Leste National Parasite Survey conducted in 2012 assessed the prevalence of lymphatic filariasis, and the prevalence of ascaris, trichuriasis, and hookworm in children ages 7-16. Data for lymphatic filariasis and other diseases were collected through separate methods. For lymphatic filariasis, blood specimens were collected through finger-pricks conducted in coordination with district health program officers, the community, and chiefs. For all other diseaes, fecal specimens were collected from children in grades 3 and 5 in primary schools for testing. A total of 2,164 blood specimens and 2,198 fecal specimens were collected and analyzed.
Citation
Contributors
Suggested citation
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), Ministry of Education (Timor-Leste), Ministry of Health (Timor-Leste), National Health Laboratory (Timor-Leste), University of Sydney, World Health Organization (WHO). Timor‐Leste National Parasite Survey 2012.