Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in the aftermath of conflict: assessing prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-age children in Tigray, Ethiopia, 2025
• This study provides the first post-conflict data on STH prevalence and intensity among school-age children in Tigray, Ethiopia. • The findings highlight the need to restore and strengthen deworming and sanitation programs in conflict-affected communities.
Authors
- Brhane Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7394-3104)
- Yonas Angaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5119-9414)
- Haftay Gebremedhin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3307-225X)
- Letebrhan Weldemhret (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6951-5702)
- Haftom Legese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6280-1116)
- Haylay Araya Gebrezgabiher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2467-9866)
- Gebrecherkos Teame Gebrehiwot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2516-4680)
- Getachew Belay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9750-527X)
- Hadush Negash
- Gebretekle Gebremicheal Hailesilase
Institutions
- Adigrat University (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-025-06600-z
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00