Intestinal parasites and commensals of settled populations in three land settlements (Vilas Rurais) of Paraná state, Brazil - DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v26i2.1584

Abstract

The Vilas Rurais program established in the State of Paraná, a pioneer experience of land settlement in Brazil, aims to provide people with dwellings and jobs with technical assistance. This work, carried out from February/2001 to February/2003, aimed to verify the occurrence of intestinal parasites and to promote sanitary educational measures for the population of three settlements. Parasitical tests were performed by Hoffman and Faust methods. Enterobius vermicularis, hookworms, Entamoeba coli and Giardia lamblia, were the most common parasites diagnosed. Treatment and cure control of the infected population, sanitary educational activities and training of multiplier team were performed. The evaluation of educational sanitary activities showed a learning efficiency up to 74.5%. This work has also observed that, although these communities are officially settled, there is a lack of health programs for Vilas Rurais residents, compromising their growth and sustainability.