PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITOSES IN RIVERSIDE COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTHERN REGION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Enteroparasitoses are common in riverside communities of the Amazon due to poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare. The lack of sewage systems, potable water, and sanitary education facilitates the spread of these infections, which are further exacerbated by the distance from urban centers. This study aims to identify the prevalence of enteroparasitoses in the riverside population of the northern region. Based on the PRISMA 2020 model, the search and analysis of articles were conducted between December 2024 and January 2025 in scientific databases using specific descriptors. The six articles selected for the literature review were published between 2014 and 2024, with five in Portuguese and one in English.The high prevalence of enteroparasitoses in riverside communities in northern Brazil is linked to inadequate sanitation, consumption of contaminated water, and socioeconomic vulnerability. Studies indicate that infections can affect up to 94.5% of residents, primarily impacting children and women, with Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and Giardia lamblia as the main agents. Limited access to healthcare services and a lack of preventive actions worsen the problem. Thus, strategies such as sanitary education, periodic testing, and antiparasitic treatments are crucial. However, population adherence is limited by geographical and social barriers. This study highlights the high prevalence of intestinal parasitoses in riverside communities, emphasizing the need for public interventions to improve infrastructure and preventive health actions, particularly for children. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of new research to support strategies for controlling and preventing these infections.