The Prevalance of Soil Transmitted Helminths Among Undergraduate Students
Student: Iyanuoluwa Micheal Fase (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) represent a major public health issue, particularly among young adults, where they can lead to malnutrition, anemia, and impaired cognitive development, ultimately affecting academic performance and overall health. This study aims to assess the prevalence of STH infections among university undergraduates. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 115 students, selected through multi-stage sampling. Stool samples were collected and analyzed for STH eggs using microscopy. In addition, questionnaires were used to gather data on demographics, hygiene practices, and knowledge of STH prevention.
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- Ekiti State University 58
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 881
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 100
- Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. (affl To Ekiti State Univ) 2
- Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, Enugu State 4
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 29
- Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State 2
- FCT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZUBA ,( AFFILIATED TO ABU, ZARIA), FCT-ABUJA 5
- Federal College of Agricultural Produce Tech, Hotoro Gra Ext, Kano, Kano State 2
- Federal College of Educ. (Special), Oyo, Oyo State (Aff To Uni. Ibadan) 10