Study on Helicobacter pylori infection and its correlative factors in school-age children in Gaoyao city
Objective To investigate the incidence of Helicobacter pylori(Hp) infection and its correlative factors in school-age children lived in Gaoyao city. Methods ELISA was adopted to examine 498 school-age children.Their parents were interviewed about correlative factors for Hp infection by questionnaire survey. Results The incidence of Hp infection was 40.91%. Multiple-factor non-conditional Logistic regression analysis showed correlative factors of Hp infection with nibbing between meal, toothcup-sharing with other family members, pet-breeders, a large population in family,low family income,crowding and parents with a history of stomach disease. Conclusion The incidence of Hp infection was higher in school-age children in Gaoyao city, health diet habits was very important to prevent Hp infection.