Children in communities are frequently infected with parasites

Children in communities are frequently infected with parasites, which negatively impact their health and overall well-being. Similar to many shelters for children, the Pakkred Foster Home for Boys in Nonthaburi province is one of the places that have a number of children infected with this disease. From the 175 boys at the Pakkred Foster Home for Boys, 43.9% of them have parasite infections. The problem is continuous, as the foster home needs to accept newcomers every year; as a result, the number of infected children has increased, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. Parasite detection will assist caregivers in acting, advising, and locating a remedy, as well as preventing contact. thai university

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangdao adds that “Care of children in foster homes should be examined in terms of health, nutrition, and development, which requires physical examination, behavior evaluation, and assessment for infection-risk environments. However, to overcome hurdles, individuals involved in the care of children in foster homes must manage and coordinate the children’s development and ability to adapt.”

Those interested in supporting the parasite-free project at the Children’s Foster Home can contact the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangdao Palasuwan at +669-2926-6359 or Assoc. Prof. Dr. Attakorn Palasuwan at +668-2797-9995.