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Timor‐Leste National Parasite Survey 2012

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Survei Nasional Parasit Timor-Leste 2012
Provider 
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Timor-Leste (TLS)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
04/2012 - 07/2012
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.

Keywords 
Ascariasis, Blood tests, Health facilities, Hookworm disease, Intestinal nematode infections, Lymphatic filariasis, Neglected tropical diseases, Prevalence, Stool tests, Trichuriasis
GHDx Entry last modified on: May 29, 2022