Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Rural Ghanaian School Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Tokuroano, Krachi East Municipality
A high IPI burden, including significant polyparasitism, exists among the schoolchildren in the study area. The findings underscore the urgent need for integrated deworming programs, improved sanitation, and targeted health education to reduce morbidity in this vulnerable population, directly contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by addressing preventable diseases and promoting health, and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by improving the health and educational outcomes of schoolchildren.
Authors
- Ayi Irene
- Simon Sovoe
- Saviour Kweku Adjenti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4347-0892)
- George B. Kyei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8678-4656)
- Hugette Naa Ayele Aryee
- Christopher Yaw Dumevi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9237-761X)
- Joyce Junior Asiamah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6033-4545)
- Ezekiel Kofi Vicar
- Patrick F. Ayeh‐Kumi
- Nana Aba Setorwu Eyeson
- Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie
- James‐Paul Kretchy
- Prince Wise Amekudi
- Patience B. Tetteh‐Quarcoo
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Environmental Protection Agency (GH)
- Central University (GH)
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (GH)
- Ghana Health Service (GH)
- University for Development Studies (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Challenges
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70176
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00