Factors promoting schistosomiasis infection in endemic rural communities of Ifedore and Ile-Oluji/Oke Igbo local government areas in Ondo State, Nigeria

Adeneye, AK; Ma, Sulyman; Do, Akande; Mafe, M A

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“…The major activities that increased reinfection among individuals such as schoolchildren and young adults was contact with infected rivers in their communities (fetching water, bathing, washing, swimming) [5,13,[41][42][43]. Occupational activities of individuals (fishing and farming) also meant they came in contact with these infected rivers as a source of livelihood [41].…”

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“…The intervention carried out in Ondo state include parasite specific control by focusing on the host and parasite non-specific control through awareness of individuals to urogenital schistosomiasis in the community [41], administration of praziquantel to infected individuals (schoolchildren, young adults and those at risk through occupational risk) [42], examination of urinary schistosomiasis through microhamaturia by health practitioners rather than chemical reagent strips which may vary due to lack of specificity [8], health education activities implemented through collaboration with the state ministry of health in Ondo state [13] and implementing WHO strategy of treating schoolchildren and those at risk once every 2years in endemic communities [29]. Combining non-specific and parasite-specific management aims to provide a complete strategy for controlling schistosomiasis.…”

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“…The disease is endemic in several communities in Ondo states due to little or no access to clean water which increases the contact of villagers with natural flowing ponds and streams that are breeding sites for the intermediate hosts. Inadequate and inappropriate epidemiological knowledge of the disease among most individuals and lack of political will and commitment to effectively control and eradicate the disease underscore the persistence of the disease in these areas even though health workers in these parts are trained to be fully involved in the mass drug administration of praziquantel [13]. This review is aimed at evaluating the prevalence of schistosomiasis in communities of Ondo state, Nigeria.…”

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Promoting Sustainable Development in Combating Schistosomiasis through Community-Centric Approaches: The Role of Social Empowerment and Education in Ondo State

Balogun,

Nwinyi,

Isibor

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IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Schistosomiasis has been reported to be the most common parasitic disease after malaria capable of affecting over 249 million individuals in lower-income countries. The disease is caused by a blood fluke from the genus Schistosoma and can be either chronic or acute in several patients depending on the worm burden. Poor sanitation and lack of potable water are major predisposing factors for the sustained transmission of schistosomiasis in several communities in Africa. In Nigeria, 24 million cases are being reported in all states, with over 100 million individuals at risk of the infection due to the disease being endemic in the region. This disease is made worse when there is a co-infection of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In Ondo state Nigeria, urinary schistosomiasis is called Atosiaja, blood fluke, or snail fever. The disease is endemic in several communities in Ondo states due to little or no access to clean water which increases the contact of villagers to natural flowing rivers and streams that are natural breeding sites for the intermediate hosts. This systematic review was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of schistosomiasis in communities of Ondo state, Nigeria. The review was conducted through a literature search using two scientific databases which focuses on the prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis infection in communities of Ondo state covering the period 2017 to 2022. This review looks at the relationship between sustainable development initiatives and the prevalence of schistosomiasis in Ondo state. By addressing critical issues such as water quality, community education and integrated vector management as long-term solutions to reduce the burden of schistosomiasis in Ondo state. This holistic approach will contribute overall to improvements in public health and the environment.

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Section: Activities That Increases Reinfection Among Individuals In O...mentioning

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Promoting Sustainable Development in Combating Schistosomiasis through Community-Centric Approaches: The Role of Social Empowerment and Education in Ondo State

Balogun,

Nwinyi,

Isibor

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Factors promoting schistosomiasis infection in endemic rural communities of Ifedore and Ile-Oluji/Oke Igbo local government areas in Ondo State, Nigeria

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Promoting Sustainable Development in Combating Schistosomiasis through Community-Centric Approaches: The Role of Social Empowerment and Education in Ondo State

Promoting Sustainable Development in Combating Schistosomiasis through Community-Centric Approaches: The Role of Social Empowerment and Education in Ondo State

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