Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Rural Ghanaian School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Tokuroano, Krachi East Municipality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) pose a significant public health burden in developing regions, disproportionately affecting children. This study investigated the prevalence, determinants, and co-occurrence patterns of IPIs among schoolchildren in rural Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region, Ghana.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study (March-August 2024) enrolled 204 schoolchildren (aged 4-15 years) via simple random sampling. Sociodemographic and risk factor data were collected, using standardized questionnaires. Single fresh stool specimens were microscopically examined using direct wet mount, sedimentation, and Kato-Katz techniques. Data were analyzed with STATA version 18.

Results

Overall IPI prevalence was 63.23% (n = 129), with monoparasiti

SUBMITTER: Dumevi CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854096 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature