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Studies in the northern provinces of Argentina have shown variable prevalence of STHs, but the factors associated with their presence have not been completely elucidated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the socioeconomic and environmental factors related to STH infection in indigenous villages located in Puerto Iguaz\u00fa (Misiones), Argentina.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Between 2018 and 2019, stool samples were collected from individuals \u22651 year residing in 3 villages: Mini-Marangat\u00fa, Yriap\u00fa, and Fort\u00edn Mboror\u00e9. Standard parasitological methods were used to determine STH prevalence. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess participants\u2019 habits, customs, and household characteristics, and environmental data were obtained through satellite imagery. Multilinear regression with Akaike information criterion stepwise variables was used to explore relevant associations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 342 individuals from the 3 villages participated in this study. The prevalence of STHs varied across villages: 89.6% (43\/48), in Mini-Marangat\u00fa, 80.8% (101\/125) in Yriap\u00fa, and 68.5% (115\/169) in Fort\u00edn Mboror\u00e9. Notably, there was a significant difference in hookworm infection among the villages (P=.02). The analysis highlighted the significant influence of specific environmental factors on STH presence and spatial distribution, particularly in relation to hookworm infection. Vegetation patterns represented by the Vegetation Heterogeneity Index, created ad hoc for this study, emerged as a critical factor, with 2 significant predictors related to it (P=.002 and P=.004) alongside impervious surface density with a significant predictor (P&lt;.001). The multilinear regression model yielded a high F test score (F108=4.75, P&lt;.001), indicating a strong fit (R2=0.5465). Furthermore, socioeconomic factors, including walking barefoot in houses with dirt floors and overcrowding, were significantly correlated with hookworm infection intensity (P&lt;.001 and P=.001, respectively). We also used the multilinear regression model to calculate hookworm infection intensity (F110=21.15, P&lt;.001; R2=0.4971).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study underscores the complexity of STH transmission, as villages with similar living conditions and environmental characteristics displayed varied STH prevalence and spatial distribution. Specific environmental factors, such as vegetation pattern and impervious surface density, played major roles in STH presence, demonstrating the crucial relationship between environmental factors and hookworm infection distribution. Moreover, our findings emphasize the significant influence of socioeconomic factors on hookworm infection intensity. By gaining insights into this complex interplay, our research contributes to a better understanding of STH transmission characteristics, thereby informing targeted public health interventions for effective control.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.2196\/41568","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,9,19]],"date-time":"2023-09-19T00:36:56Z","timestamp":1695083816000},"page":"e41568","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":9,"title":["The Relationship Between Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Environmental Factors in Puerto Iguaz\u00fa, Argentina: Cross-Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.2196","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2699-6785","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ernesto","family":"Candela","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3920-2657","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Carolina","family":"Goizueta","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8532-0921","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Leonardo","family":"Sandon","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1778-4297","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Carla","family":"Mu\u00f1oz-Antoli","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1470-5146","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Maria Victoria","family":"Periago","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1010","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,11,7]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref1","unstructured":"Soil-transmitted helminth infectionsWorld Health Organization2023-07-20https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections"},{"key":"ref2","unstructured":"Working to overcome the global impact of neglected tropical diseases: first WHO report on neglected tropical diseasesWorld Health Organization2022-04-30https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/handle\/10665\/44440"},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1586\/eri.09.119"},{"key":"ref4","unstructured":"Eliminating soil-transmitted helminthiases as a public health problem in children. 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