Prevalence and Risk Factors of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infections in the Pediatric Population in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) is a major healthcare challenge in the pediatric age group affecting poor and deprived parts of our community. The main species that infect people are roundworm (AL, Ascaris lumbricoides ), whipworm (TT, Trichuris trichiura ), and hookworms (HW, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus ). We aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of STH infections in India in the pediatric age group (< 18 years) and assess the risk factors associated with STH in this age group. Three databases were searched (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) up to February 16, 2021 with deliberate and inclusive search terms for original research articles estimating the prevalence of either of the three STH in India. Data extracted included individual prevalence of

SUBMITTER: Chopra P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10104723 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature