Factors associated with tungiasis among primary school children: a cross-sectional study in a rural district in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tungiasis is a relatively frequent ectoparasitosis in low-income settings, yet its morbidity and social impact are still not well understood due to the scarcity of information. In Rwanda, data on the magnitude and conditions leading to the tungiasis is rare. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with tungiasis among primary school children in Rwandan setting.

Method

A descriptive cross-sectional study utilising systematic random sampling method was adopted to select 384 children from three primary schools. From July to October 2018, data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics of children, parents, and households. Logistic regression was applied to analyse socio-demographic factors associated with tungiasis with a level o

SUBMITTER: Nsanzimana J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6716852 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature