Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoans and Geohelminths and Risk Factors Among Primary School Students Attending Kalgo Model Primary School
Student: Fatimah Nnamanko Mohammed (Project, 2025)
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Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State
Abstract
study investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of intestinal protozoa and geohelminths infections among primary school children attending Kalgo Model Primary School. A cross-sectional survey was conducted collecting stool from 50 children of age 3-10 years the sample were analyzed using standard parasitological techniques to identify protozoa and geohelminths. Social demographic data, hygiene practice and environmental condition were accessed through structured questionnaire. Results indicated a high prevalence of intestinal infections with protozoa and geohelminths risk factors such as: inadequate hand washing, poor sanitation and contaminated water sources were found to significantly contribute to infection rate. The findings highlights the needs for improved hygiene education, better sanitation facilities and regular deworming programs in schools to reduce the burden of intestinal parasitic infections in the community.
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- Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State 42
- St. Albert The Great Major Seminary, Abeokuta. (affl. To University of Benin) 1
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State 4
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 18
- Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State 1
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State 32
- Temple-Gate Polytechnic, Osisioma, Abia State 1
- The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State 6
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State 13
- THOMAS ADEWUMI UNIVERSITY, OKO-IRESE, KWARA STATE 1