[The prevalence of intestinal parasites in primary school students in Trabzon and the importance of education of parasite patients].

Hundred and forty stool samples obtained from fourth classes (10 years of age) of the primary school students were examined for intestinal parasites. In addition, effect of education and variety of education on parasitic diseases were investigated. Of the 140 students 65% were found to be positive for intestinal parasites. Ascaris lumbricoides 15.7%, Trichuris trichiura 22.85%, Giardia intestinalis 7.14%, Ascaris lumbricoides + Trichuris trichiura 15.7%, Giardia intestinalis + Trichuris trichiura 3.57% were found. The infested students were treated with antiparasitic drugs, and were educated for parasitic diseases. 50% of the student were given brochure, the others were given brochure and verbal education. After 1.5 month control stool samples were taken. In both groups infestation rate was 27.14%. Ration was 18.57% in only brochure given group, and 8.57% in brochure and verbal education given group. The difference between two group was meaningful (X2 = 3.89 P less than 0.05).