ArticleParasites & vectors2019
Urogenital schistosomiasis and risk factors of infection in mothers and preschool children in an endemic district in Zimbabwe.
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- Schistosoma haematobium infection and morbidity risk factors for pre-school age children in western Angola: A knowledge, attitudes and practices survey.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
- A mixed method analysis of the Botswana schistosomiasis control policy and plans using the policy triangle framework.Global health research and policy · 2023Article
- Epidemiology of pediatric schistosomiasis in hard-to-reach areas and populations: a scoping review.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2023Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of urogenital schistosomiasis among under-fives in Mtama District in the Lindi region of Tanzania.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2022Article
- Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of recently published literature (2016-2020).Tropical medicine and health · 2022Review
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- Prevalence, infection intensity and geographical distribution of schistosomiasis among pre-school and school aged children in villages surrounding Lake Nyasa, Tanzania.Scientific reports · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo design appropriate schistosomiasis control programmes that include women and preschool-aged children (PSAC) it is essential to assess their disease profile and the risk factors predisposing them to infection. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis and the risk factors of infection among PSAC and their caregivers in an endemic area of Zimbabwe.
methodsA cross-sectional study involving screening for urogenital schistosomiasis infections and treatment of 860 participants [535 children aged ≤ 5 years and 325 caregivers (≥ 15 years)] was carried out in five communities, namely Chihuri, Mupfure, Chakondora, Nduna and Kaziro, in February 2016. Haematuria was recorded for each participant and urine filtration was performed to determine the presence and infection intensity of Schistosoma haematobium. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to the caregivers seeking knowledge, practices and perceptions regarding schistosomiasis. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.
resultsOverall 132 (15.4%) of the 860 participants had S. haematobium infections. Among these, 61 (18.7%) of the 325 caregivers and 71 (13.3%) of the 535 children were infected. The infection prevalence was significantly different between caregivers and PSAC (χ
conclusionsAccording to the World Health Organization guidelines, the observed overall prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis qualifies this area as a moderate risk area requiring mass chemotherapy once every two years. Water contact practices of caregivers, and their perceptions and knowledge regarding schistosomiasis are risk factors for infection in both themselves and PSAC. Thus, disease control efforts targeting caregivers or PSAC should include health education and provision of alternative clean and safe water sources.
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