Tungiasis infection among primary school children in Northeastern Tanzania: prevalence, intensity, clinical aspects and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the prevalence, intensity, clinical aspects and factors associated with tungiasis infection among primary school children in Northeastern Tanzania.

Methods

A quantitative school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 primary school children. Participants were assessed through clinical examination to look for embedded Tunga penetrans in their hands, feet, arms and legs. A structured questionnaire was used to enquire about factors associated with tungiasis infection. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test and logistic regression, with p<0.05 taken to indicate significance.

Results

The overall prevalence of tungiasis infection was 21.2%. Of the 85 tungiasis-infested children, 54 [63.5%, 95

SUBMITTER: Mtunguja M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10063396 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature