Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Status of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Migrant Workers in Shijiazhuang, China

  • Xia, Pu (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, School of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University) ;
  • Ma, Ming-Feng (Department of Pharmacology, Hebei Medical University) ;
  • Wang, Wei (Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University)
  • Published : 2012.04.30
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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.

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