Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume 13, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 1167-1170

Status of Helicobacter pylori infection among migrant workers in Shijiazhuang, China (Article) (Open Access)

Xia P.* , Ma M.-F. , Wang W.
  • a Department of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, School of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
  • b Department of Pharmacology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
  • c Department of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, School of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China, Department of Pharmacology, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China, Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, China

Abstract

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection leads to many upper gastrointestinal diseases. Migrant workers are the main part of floating population in China. However, up to now, their health status has not been a focus of attention. Methods: In order to assess the status of H. pylori infection among migrant workers in Shijiazhuang, over five years we interviewed 324 individuals between 2007 and 2011. Each underwent a rapid urease test to identify H. pylori infection and socio-demographic indicators were collected using a survey questionnaire. Results: Our results showed that family income (P = 0.003), dietetic hygiene (P = 0.005), education (P = 0.004) and marital status (P = 0.007) were associated with H. pylori infection. Conclusion: We found that migrant workers had little basic knowledge of H. pylori and their prevalence of infection remains high. Therefore, we need to promote education and awareness of H. pylori and to ensure access to diagnosis and treatment for infected workers.

Author Keywords

Fast urease test Shijiazhuang Migrant workers Socio-demographic characteristics Helicobacter pylori

Index Keywords

China educational status human middle aged Marital Status marriage quality of life Young Adult income Humans chi square distribution male Chi-Square Distribution female risk factor Helicobacter infection Risk Factors questionnaire prevalence Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice urease Article Questionnaires adult Helicobacter Infections migration Helicobacter pylori microbiology Emigration and Immigration attitude to health
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84873053575&doi=10.7314%2fAPJCP.2012.13.4.1167&partnerID=40&md5=2ce0472f79e779948efc1311bd3b5534
DOI: 10.7314/APJCP.2012.13.4.1167
ISSN: 15137368
Cited by: 7
Original Language: English