2024 Yes https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17439 Aliyi, Hussen Africa Observational Epidemiology Study Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) Parasites Infections Schistosoma mansoni Infection Kato-Katz School children Ethiopia Neglected tropical disease MDA Snail control This cross-sectional study used stool testing and surveys to assess Schistosoma mansoni infection and risk factors among 419 Ethiopian schoolchildren. Logistic regression identified predictors, supporting improved control strategies and public health action.