The Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Primary School Children In Aguata L. G. A. Of Anambra State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
A Survey of urinary Schistosomiasis was conducted in three primary Schools, in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Out of the 498 pupils examined 14 (2.8%) were infected this thus giving an overall prevalence of 2.8%. The highest prevalence rate by School was recorded in lme — Aga Primary School with 7 (4.21%) pupils infected. More males than females were infectedwith the age group 8- 10 years recording the highest rate of infection in both males (5.7%) and females (2.9%). The infection 'occurred more in pupils whose parents v'ere farmers. Higher rate of infection was recorded among pupils who had the pond as their source of water supply.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES
TITLE PAGE - - - - -
CERTIFICATION - - - II
DEDICATION - - - III
LIST OF TABLES - - - - IV
LIST OF FIGURES - - - - - V
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - - - - - - VI
ABSTRACT - - - - - - - - VII
TABLE OF CONTENTS - - - - VIII
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW - - - - 1-6
CHAPTER TWO
MATERIALS AND METHODS - - - - - 7-11
2.1 STUDY AREA - - - - - - - - 7
2.2 DATA COLLECTION - - - - - - 7
CHAPTER THREE:
RESULTS - - - - - 12-14
CHAPTER FOUR:
DISCUSSION - - - - - - - - 15-17
REFERENCES - - - - - - - - 18-21
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EZEIKE, C (2021). The Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Primary School Children In Aguata L. G. A. Of Anambra State, Nigeria. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-prevalence-of-urinary-schistosomiasis-among-primary-school-children-in-aguata-l-g-a-of-anambra-state-nigeria-7-2
C., EZEIKE. "The Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Primary School Children In Aguata L. G. A. Of Anambra State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 26 May. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-prevalence-of-urinary-schistosomiasis-among-primary-school-children-in-aguata-l-g-a-of-anambra-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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C., EZEIKE. "The Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Primary School Children In Aguata L. G. A. Of Anambra State, Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-prevalence-of-urinary-schistosomiasis-among-primary-school-children-in-aguata-l-g-a-of-anambra-state-nigeria-7-2