Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases among preschool aged children (1 –5 years) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

ConclusionsThe  findings show low prevalence and infection intensity of schistosomiasis and STH infection exceptA. lumbricoides among PSAC. Factors predicting schistosomiasis and STH infection among PSAC were related to caregivers ’ age, educational status, water and hygiene practices. STH infection was exclusively associated with PSAC playing and handwashing habits. These findings highlight the need to include PSAC caregivers in schistosomiasis and STH prevention and control programmes.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research