Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary school children in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v43i1.15
Keywords:
Prevalence, school-aged children, Infections, Helminth, Soil-transmittedAbstract
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections initiate a major health issue in children from developing countries and are the
vital cause of morbidity. The study determined the prevalence of STH infection among children in Odukpani Local
Government Area of Cross River State. Faecal samples were collected from four hundred and twenty-five (425) children
selected randomly from school-aged children. The samples were examined exploiting standard parasitological methods.
Results revealed the presence of three helminth species with an overall prevalence of 41.2% including Ascaris lumbricoides,
hookworm and Trichuris trichiura with a prevalence of 20.0%, 13.2% and 8.0% respectively. Chi-square analysis showed no
significant difference between the helminths at p<0.05. Variables considered in the study were location, gender, and age. The study indicated that soil-transmitted helminths were prevalent in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. Control measures such as periodic mass deworming, sanitation and health education should be enforced.
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