Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Associated Determinant Factors among School Children in Sanja Town, Northwest Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Endris, Mengistu
Worku, Ligabaw
Damte, Demekech
Tesfa, Habtie
Aemero, Mulugeta
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Worku, Ligabaw& Damte, Demekech& Endris, Mengistu& Tesfa, Habtie& Aemero, Mulugeta. 2014. Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Associated Determinant Factors among School Children in Sanja Town, Northwest Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Worku, Ligabaw…[et al.]. Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Associated Determinant Factors among School Children in Sanja Town, Northwest Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Worku, Ligabaw& Damte, Demekech& Endris, Mengistu& Tesfa, Habtie& Aemero, Mulugeta. Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Associated Determinant Factors among School Children in Sanja Town, Northwest Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042804