Microfilarial Infection in Migrant Workers in Kuwait
Author Information
Author(s): Akhtar Saeed, Mohammad Hameed GHH, Michael Edwin
Primary Institution: Kuwait University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of microfilarial infection among migrant workers entering Kuwait and how has it changed over time?
Conclusion
The study found a recent steady decline in the prevalence of microfilarial infection among migrant workers in Kuwait.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall prevalence of microfilaraemia positive migrant workers was 48 per 100,000.
- An initial increase in microfilaraemia was observed from 1992 to 1996, followed by a decline.
- The study utilized a third-order polynomial regression model to analyze trends.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many migrant workers in Kuwait have a certain infection over time, and it found that fewer workers are getting it now than before.
Methodology
The study analyzed monthly health examination data of migrant workers from 1992 to 2006 to estimate microfilarial infection prevalence and trends.
Potential Biases
Potential underestimation of infection prevalence due to the diagnostic method and timing of blood sample collection.
Limitations
The study could not evaluate the roles of various host and environmental factors due to limited data and used a diagnostic method with low sensitivity.
Participant Demographics
Migrant workers primarily from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 18–32 in 1992; 95% CI: 74 – 108 in 1996; 95% CI: 25–41 in 2004
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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