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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Students Attending Schools in La'elay Maichew District, Tigray Region, Ethiopia.
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Background and Aims: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a significant public health challenge across Ethiopia, including the Tigray region, where school-age children (SAC) are particularly vulnerable. The La'elay Maichew district, characterized by rural agrarian and irrigated settings and the 2020-2022 armed conflict, may experience heightened transmission of IPIs. This study aimed to assess the status of IPIs and associated risk factors among school students in La'elay Maichew district, Tigray Region, Ethiopia. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2024, involving 190 school students aged 7-21 years. Data were collected via structured questionnaires, and stool samples were processed using the Kato-Katz technique. Results: This study found an overall prevalence of IPIs of 3.2% (6/190) among school students [95% CI: 1.2-6.9], with Conclusion: The low prevalence observed in this study may reflect the sustained impact of previous mass drug administration (MDA) programs in the study area. It could also result from post-conflict population displacement, changes in school attendance patterns, or methodological limitations, particularly the use of a single Kato-Katz thick smear, which has lower sensitivity for detecting light-intensity infections. Persistent poor hygiene practices highlight the need for integrated interventions that combine deworming with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education to sustain low infection rates and prevent resurgence in the study area.
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