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Bukkhunthod P, Meererksom T, Pechdee P, Ponphimai S, Khiaowichit J, Kaewpitoon N, Thueng-In K, Leng M, Namhong T, Taweepakdeechot A, Yardcharoen N, Srithongklang W, Wakhuwathapong P, Keeratibharat N, Kaewpitoon SJ. Animation as Supplementary Learning Material About Carcinogenic Liver Fluke in Classes for Primary Schoolchildren. J Cancer Educ 2020; 35:14-21. [PMID: 30291547 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-018-1434-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Carcinogenic liver fluke is still an issue of great concern in some countries of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Vietnam. The infection, caused by Opisthorchis viverrini, is associated to cholangiocarcinoma and is endemic among human populations for whom raw fish is frequently consumed. Prevention and health education are required. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention to improve knowledge among primary schoolchildren based on animation-assisted education. In this study, 80 participants (40 participants in the experimental group and 40 participants in the comparison group) were selected in 2018. The effectiveness of an interactive animation program in improving the knowledge of students studying liver fluke was determined based on scores on tests given before and immediately after completion of a 4.29-min animated program on the liver fluke life cycle, risk factors, disease, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22 via paired t tests and independent samples t tests at a significance level of 0.05. A marked and significant improvement was observed in the immediate posttest compared with the pretest scores. More importantly, the students who had used the animated program achieved a significantly higher score on the final test than the comparison group. The results offered in the first report show that the use of the animated program facilitated education about liver fluke. It is strongly believed that animations are good supplementary learning materials for students, particularly for learning about serious concepts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Preeyaporn Bukkhunthod
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
- Department of Business Computer, Faculty of Management Science, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
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Kaewpitoon SJ, Ponphimai S, Pechdee P, Thueng-In K, Khiaowichit J, Meererksom T, Wakhuwatapong P, Bukkhunthod P, Leng M, Namhong T, Taweepakdeechot A, Yardcharoen N, Srithongklang W, Keeratibharat N, Chansangrat J, Kaewpitoon N. The prevalence of intestinal helminth infection in rural subdistricts of northeastern Thailand. Trop Biomed 2019; 36:152-164. [PMID: 33597435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminth infections (IHIs) among rural villagers in Waeng Noi district, Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 1 and July 30, 2018, among rural villagers from 30 rural villages in 2 subdistricts. The participants were selected from the village enrollment list after proportional allocation of the total sample size. The background characteristic data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Specimens from patients with IHIs were prepared by concentration with a Faecal Parasite Concentrator-Solvent-Free (Mini Parasep® SF), and helminths were then detected using a light microscope. Of the 400 faecal specimens examined, 23 were positive for at least one intestinal helminth, resulting in a prevalence of 5.75%. The most prevalent helminths were Taenia spp., 10 (2.50%); followed by hookworm, 5 (1.25%); Trichuris trichiura, 4 (1.0%); Ascaris lumbricoides, 3(0.50%); and Opisthorchis viverrini, 1 (0.25%). All infected participants had a light intensity of IHI. Location (adjusted OR=2.52; 95% CI=1.30-3.52; P =0.042) showed a significant association with the prevalence of intestinal helminths. This study reveals that IHIs, particularly those with foodborne and soil-transmitted species of helminths, are prevalent in adults in rural subdistricts. A greater focus on interventions to improve personal hygiene and sanitation to prevent the spread of IHIs is required. Further studies should be performed to implement interdisciplinary research approaches in the study area.
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Affiliation(s)
- S J Kaewpitoon
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Department of Business Computer, Faculty of Management Science, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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