ABSTRACT

Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Dundaye Bakin Gulbi Primary School Children in Wamako Local Government Area, Sokoto State
Abdurrahman M. Sani¹*, Yusuf Wakkala²
Background: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by blood trematode worms of the genus Schistosoma species. Aim: This is an experimental study designed aimed at determining the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among children in Kwalkwalawa Primary School, Wamako Local Government Area, Sokoto state. Methodology: 240 Urine samples were collected and examined for ova of Schistosoma haematobium using sedimentation technique. Results: The study revealed the overall prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in Kwalkwalawa Primary School was 69.6%. The study found that there is a significant relationship between the prevalence of schistosomiasis and gender, source of water, water contact activity, parents' occupation and distance of river/stream from home. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study area is endemic for urinary schistosomiasis which was revealed by the high prevalence of 69.6%. Treatments and Knowledge about the causes, transmission symptoms and prevention of urinary Schistosomiasis in Dundaye area was inadequate and that this could be a challenging obstacle to elimination of Schistosomiasis in the area. Treatment of all school-age children, farmers and fishermen children are required until the prevalence of infection falls below the level of public health importance. Mass chemotherapy should be emphasized and school and community-based health education regarding good personal hygiene and sanitary practices are imperative among these communities to significantly reduce the transmission and morbidity of schistosomiasis. The government should provide safe and portable drinking water in the study area.
10.51658/ABMS.202561.5
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