2020
DOI: 10.4314/njpar.v41i1.8
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Intestinal helminth infection and malnutrition among public primary school children in Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract: Intestinal helminthiasis associated with malnutrition in children remains endemic in developing countries despite considerable efforts at control. This study was carried out to determine the current prevalence status and the risk factors associated with intestinal helminth infections among primary school children in Ibadan. A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 5-16 year old pupils, from 7 primary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State. Microscopic examination of stool for ova was carried out using a form… Show more

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“…A slightly higher prevalence of 29.0% was reported by [37] among selected age groups within Okada South-South Nigeria while a prevalence of 30% was reported by [38] in Abia State Nigeria. Similarly, a prevalence of 34.2% was reported among primary school children in three geo-political zones of Imo State Nigeria by [12] and 38.6% among public primary school children in Ibadan Oyo Nigeria by [39]. Generally, the result obtained in this study is low compared to what was obtained in other local government areas of Nasarawa State.…”
Section: Overall Prevalence Of Intestinalcontrasting
confidence: 57%
“…A slightly higher prevalence of 29.0% was reported by [37] among selected age groups within Okada South-South Nigeria while a prevalence of 30% was reported by [38] in Abia State Nigeria. Similarly, a prevalence of 34.2% was reported among primary school children in three geo-political zones of Imo State Nigeria by [12] and 38.6% among public primary school children in Ibadan Oyo Nigeria by [39]. Generally, the result obtained in this study is low compared to what was obtained in other local government areas of Nasarawa State.…”
Section: Overall Prevalence Of Intestinalcontrasting
confidence: 57%