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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