Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections remain major public health concerns in Uganda, particularly among school-aged children, where they contribute to anemia, malnutrition, and poor cognitive development. The Lango sub-region of Northern Uganda is endemic for Schistosoma mansoni, yet epidemiological data remain scarce. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of infection to guide targeted control strategies.

Methodology/principal findings

We conducted a cross-sectional study between January and March 2023, involving 802 primary school children from randomly selected schools in Lira District, Lira City, and Kole District. Stool samples were examined using the Odongo-Aginya method to detect Schistosoma mansoni a

SUBMITTER: Byagamy JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711080 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature