Epidemiology of intestinal parasitic infections among school-aged children in low- and middle-income countries of Africa and Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Intestinal parasitic infections remain a significant public health challenge among school-aged children in Africa and Asia. The findings underscore the need for sustained, school-based health programs that integrate regular deworming, hygiene education, and targeted sanitation improvements. Strengthening surveillance and addressing behavioral and environmental risk factors are essential to reducing infection burden and promoting child health.
Authors
- Zemichael Gizaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6713-1975)
- Dessie Abebaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7744-3959)
- Gelila Yitageasu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7398-4956)
- Lidetu Demoze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8906-0689)
- Helen Brhan
- Eyob Akalewold Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4595-3919)
- Tigist Kifle Tsegaw
- Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye
- Kassaw Chekole Adane
- Fetlework Gubena Arega
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- Wollo University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Systematic Reviews
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-03063-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 52.41