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Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
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: Received: 28 December 2017 / Approved: 2 January 2018 / Online: 2 January 2018 (12:25:01 CET)
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Gboeloh, L.B. Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Preprints2018, 2018010015. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201801.0015.v1
Gboeloh, L.B. Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Preprints 2018, 2018010015. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201801.0015.v1
Gboeloh, L.B. Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Preprints2018, 2018010015. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201801.0015.v1
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Gboeloh, L.B. (2018). Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201801.0015.v1
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Gboeloh, L.B. 2018 "Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201801.0015.v1
Abstract
Soil transmitted helminthic infections (STHIs) are common public health concern among children in Sub saharan Africa. A study to determine the prevalence of these infections among pupils in two primary schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia communities, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria was conducted. The formo-ether concentration technique was used to concentrate and separate the eggs and cysts from the faeces. Out of 107 pupils investigated, 81 (75.7 %) were positive for at least one helminthic infection. Although more females (54.3%) were infected than males (45.7%), there was no significant (P>0.05) difference in the prevalence of Soil transmitted helminthic infections in relation to sex. There was a significant difference (P>0.5) in infection among two major age groups (5-10years-45% and 11-15years-41.9%). Children within the age group of 16-20years had the least infection (9.9%). Out of the 81 children positive for STH, 47 (43.9 %,), 23 (21.5%), 11 (10.3%) and 5(4.7%) had Ascaris lumbricoide, Hookworm, Trichirus trichiura and mixed infection (A.lumbricoide + T. trichiura) respectively. Ascaris lumbricoide (43.9%) was significantly (P<0.05) higher in prevalence than other parasites. Soil transmited helminthic infections are a public health among children concern in the study area. Provision of portable water, toilet facilities and good education on the epidemiology of STHIs in addition to regular de-worming will enhance control measures.
Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology
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