Intestinal infestations are amongst the common infections worldwide, it is estimated that about 3.5 billion
people are affected, and that 450 million are ill as a result of these infestations, lead to physical and mental
health problems such as iron deficiency anaemia, growth retardation, and lack of concentration the majority are
being children that .Aim of the study: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of caregivers
about intestinal parasitic infestations at EL-Minia City. Subjects and methods: Descriptive research design was
used in this study to identify the knowledge and practices of caregivers about intestinal parasitic infestations;
the study was conducted in four primary governmental schools. These were Saad Zaglol, Tark ebn Ziad, Elfath
and EL-shaheed schools at EL-Minia city. Tool of the study included a structured interview sheet it include
two parts a) the demographic characteristics it includes (child age, child sex, residence, education and
occupation of caregivers …….etc)The Caregivers knowledge regarding the intestinal infestation and consists of
the following: (definition, types of intestinal worm, cycle of Pin worm and Ascariasis, mode of transmission,
prevention, treatment B: The second tool (observational check list): was developed for assessing house
environmental sanitation and assessing the caregiver's practices. Results: There was a highly statistically
significant difference between the caregivers’ and their knowledge about intestinal infestation. Also, there with
highly statistically significant difference between caregivers and their practices this study found that significant
improvement of knowledge, practices of caregivers regarding intestinal parasitic infestations.
Recommendations: Encourage the role of the community health nurse in health education for prevention and
controlling of intestinal infestation.
Keywords: intestinal infestation, caregiver knowledge. Practices