Publication Date: 2023/06/27
Abstract: The investigation was carried out in selected public primary schools in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. A total of 424 samples were collected from the study areas. Sample size was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula for sample size determination.178 samples were from CS Bonny, 126 samples were from GPS Abalamabie and 120 samples were from CPS Finima. A self-structured questionnaire was first administered to the study participants to obtain their basic biodata and duration of deworming. Zinc sulphate flotation technique was used for isolation of parasites. Data generated was analysed using simple percentages.Results from GPS Abalamabie and CPS Finima were dewormed by the Government and no helminth was extracted, indicating a zero prevalence of helminths in the schools sampled. The study shows that deworming plays a major role in the fight against helminthiasis among school children. Therefore the need for Government to continue with routine deworming exercise to maintain the zero prevalence status of helminths among school children in the study area.
Keywords: Deworming, prevalence, soil helminthes, school children, and Bonny L.G.A.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8167024
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JUN523.pdf
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