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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Schistosoma mansoni infection and associated determinant factors among school children in Sanja Town, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2014, Article 792536, Year 2014
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Background. Intestinal schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread parasitic infections in tropical and subtropical countries. Objective. To determine the prevalence of S. mansoni infection and associated determinant factors among school children in Sanja Town, northwest Ethiopia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March, 2013. 385 school children were selected using stratified proportionate systematic sampling technique. Pretested questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic data and associated determinant factors. Stool samples were examinedusing formol-ether concentration and Kato-Katz technique. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS 20.0 statistical software. Multivariate logistic regression was done for assessing associated risk factors and proportions for categorical variables were compared using chi-square test. P values less than 0.05 were taken as statistically significant. Results. The prevalence of S. mansoni infection was 89.9% (n=346). The overall helminthic infection in this study was 96.6% (n=372). Swimming in the river, washing clothes and utensil using river water, crossing the river with bare foot, and fishing activities showed significant association with the occurrence of S. mansoni infection. Conclusion. Schistosoma mansoni infection was high in the study area. Therefore, mass deworming at least twice a year and health education for community are needed. © 2014 Ligabaw Worku et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Worku, Ligabaw
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Damte, Demekech
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Endris, Mengistu
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Tesfa, Habtie
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Aemero, Mulugeta
Ethiopia, Gondar
University of Gondar
Statistics
Citations: 70
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1155/2014/792536
ISSN:
20900023
e-ISSN:
20900031
Research Areas
Environmental
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Ethiopia