Hookworm infection and its determinants among schoolchildren in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hookworm infection is a common problem among schoolchildren and mothers in tropical and subtropical countries, causing cognitive impairment, growth retardation in children and anaemia, low birth weight, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth delay in susceptible mothers. Since schoolchildren generally have a higher prevalence due to behavioral and hygiene-related factors, our systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for Hookworm infection among schoolchildren in Ethiopia.

Methods

Relevant studies were retrieved from several search databases. The data were extracted via a standard data extraction format, and STATA version 11 was utilized for the analysis. Funnel plots and Egger's regression tests were used to evaluate p

SUBMITTER: Setegn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653560 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature