Prevalence and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school children living in an agricultural area of North Sumatera, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soil-transmitted helminth infection (STH) is one of the neglected tropical disease that affects approximately 2 billion people globally. School children represent the age group that is most commonly infected with STHs, resulting in poor school performance, impaired cognitive function, and many other detrimental effects. The transmission of STH is determined by many factors, such as hygiene and sanitation. Understanding the factors that influence disease transmission in a particular area is key to effective STH control. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of STH in North Sumatera and to identify the associated risk factors among school children.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out among primary school children in Suka village, Ti

SUBMITTER: Pasaribu AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6686497 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature