Prevalence and awareness of urinary schistosomiasis among primary schools children in Alazozab area, Khartoum

Background/Aim: Urinary schistosomiasis is prevalent in most regions of Sudan. Urinary schistosomiasis is the second most significant health issue in Sudan, following malaria. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and awareness among primary school children in the Al Azozab area to study the prevalence and awareness of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school children in Al Azozab and to determine the most common age group with a high prevalence of S. haematobium infection, to measure the prevalence of haematuria among the positive S. haematobium infection cases and to assess the awareness, attitude and practice of school children about schistosomiasis. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in the period from 16 September to 11 October 2018 among primary school children aged 9 to 15 years old, males. We examined a total of 220 urine samples and conducted interviews with the children. Result: The overall prevalence of S. haematobium infection was 19.5%. There is a highly significant association between S. haematobium infection and the presence of haematuria. Conclusion: The study showed an epidemiological event: a marked increase in the prevalence of S. haematobium infection in the Alazozab area. Regarding the overall results, we conclude that the age group of (12-14) years has the highest prevalence (21%) of infection. There is a highly significant association between S. haematobium infection and the presence of haematuria. Despite having substantial knowledge about the disease, people still exhibit incorrect attitudes and practices because they lack understanding of its complications.