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Controlling Taenia solium in Nepal using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model.

D D Joshi1, P M Poudyal, M Jimba

  • 1National Zoonoses and Food Hygiene Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|June 4, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Taenia solium, a parasitic zoonosis in Nepal, requires urgent control measures. Applying the PRECEDE framework identified key factors and objectives for reducing transmission, including improved meat safety and pig husbandry.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Parasitology
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Taenia solium is a significant food-borne parasitic zoonosis (FBPZ) in Nepal.
  • High incidence necessitates identification of contributing factors and control strategies.
  • The PRECEDE framework provides a structured approach for health problem assessment and intervention planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors contributing to the high incidence of Taenia solium in Nepal using the PRECEDE framework.
  • To define actionable objectives for controlling Taenia solium transmission by 2003.
  • To highlight administrative and policy hurdles in Taenia solium control.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the PRECEDE framework for social, epidemiological, behavioral, environmental, and educational/ecological assessments.

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  • Analyzed hospital data for epidemiological insights into Taenia solium prevalence.
  • Defined action objectives focusing on meat producer training, pig husbandry improvement, and hygienic slaughterhouse construction.

    • Main Results:

    • Taenia solium is endemic in urban Nepal, requiring immediate attention.
    • Key action objectives identified include training meat handlers, improving pig husbandry, and establishing hygienic slaughterhouses.
    • Predisposing, reinforcing, and enabling factors for Taenia solium are present in Nepal.

    Conclusions:

    • Taenia solium is a preventable yet prevalent disease in Nepal, demanding targeted interventions.
    • Significant administrative and policy challenges, including law enforcement and meat inspection standardization, hinder control efforts.
    • Government prioritization of Taenia solium control is crucial for effective disease management.