Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional status of school-age children, in Mekhoni town, Tigray, Ethiopia
The prevalence of STH infections was less than 20% (n = 45). The most common species of STH infections identified were Ascaris lumbricoides. The study also revealed a high prevalence of undernutrition among school-age children. Ensuring access to clean toilets and hand-washing facilities in the schools, introducing a school health and nutrition program are vital.
Authors
- Gessessew Bugssa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8159-4194)
- Abel Deres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5883-9130)
- Brhane Berhe
- Tirhas Mulubirhan
Institutions
- Adigrat University (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013932
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00