Peer-reviewed article
Prevalence of Human Intestinal Helminthic Infection Among Primary School Children in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nkeiruka Adaeze Chijioke, peter ulim-ujuo-ushang Ikor, Ikechukwu Chijioke ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This study looked at how common intestinal worm infections (soil-transmitted helminths) are among pupils in two primary schools in Bonny and Finima communities, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Stool samples from the children were examined in the laboratory using the formalin–ether concentration technique to find worm eggs and cysts. The document describes the aim and method only. The abstract provided does not give the prevalence results.
Key points
- Soil-transmitted helminth infections remain an important public health problem among children in sub-Saharan Africa.
- The study took place in two primary schools in Bonny and Finima communities, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Stool samples were examined using the formalin–ether concentration technique to recover helminth eggs and cysts.
Limitations
Only the introduction and method are given, so the prevalence figures, the number of children, risk factors and conclusions cannot be reported. Two schools in one area may not represent children elsewhere in Nigeria.
Abstract
Soil-transmitted helminth infections remain an important public health problem among children in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections among pupils attending two primary schools in Bonny and Finima communities, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Stool samples were examined using the formalin–ether concentration technique to recover helminth eggs and cysts.