2024
Yes
Factors associated with hookworm and Schistosoma mansoni infections among school-aged children in Mayuge district, Uganda
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19092-7
Kim, Eun Seok
Africa
Epidemiological
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Parasites
Infections
hookworm
Schistosomiasis
Risk factors
Mayuge
Uganda
Using stool tests and questionnaires from 1,617 Ugandan schoolchildren, this cross-sectional study identified behavioral and environmental risk factors for hookworm and Schistosoma mansoni, supporting targeted parasite control and public health interventions.
2024