Schistosome infection and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are major public health problems in many developing countries where they contribute to the suffering of populations living poor settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted four rural villages central region Kenya provide information on status schistosome STH infections. Previous studies area among primary school children showed that there were high Schistosoma mansoni This paper presents results a parasitological investigation...

Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Kenya as well many other tropical countries and considered one of the most prevalent diseases rural population. Between 2004 2009, primary school children Mwea irrigation scheme were treated for Schistosoma mansoni. In four year control programme, there was occurrence light re-infection with S. Therefore, aim this study to assess current prevalence mansoni, infection two years after withdrawal mass drug administration (MDA) programme. We...

Background Soil-transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common human parasitic diseases in most of the developing world particularly Kenya. The ongoing National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) was launched 2012 and is currently targeting 28 47 endemic Counties. In an effort to improve treatment intervention strategies among Pre-School Age Children (PSAC) attending Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDC), we sought assess parents' knowledge, perceptions practices on worm infection....

Background In Kenya, health service delivery and access to care remains a challenge for vulnerable populations, particularly pregnant women children below five years. The aim of this study, therefore, was determine the positivity rate Plasmodium falciparum parasites in years age seeking healthcare services at rural facilities Kwale Siaya counties as well their uptake malaria control integrated services, like antenatal (ANC), offered those facilities. Methods Cluster random sampling method...

Schistosoma haematobium, soil transmitted helminthes (STH), and malaria lead to a double burden in pregnancy that eventually leads poor immunity, increased susceptibility other infections, outcomes. Many studies have been carried out on pre-school school aged children but very little has done among the at risk adult population including women of reproductive age (WRA). Our current study sought establish factors co-infection with S. STH, Plasmodium sp. WRA Kwale County, Coastal Kenya.

Background Over 50 million preschool-age children (PSAC) in Africa need treatment for schistosomiasis but are excluded due to lack of a suitable child-friendly medication. The Paediatric Praziquantel Consortium has developed novel paediatric formulation PSAC. In advance its roll-out, we conducted social science study draw lessons inform implementation. Methods We cross-sectional eight villages two purposively selected highly endemic Kenyan counties (Homa Bay and Kwale). 17 in-depth...

The 2012 London declaration which committed to "sustaining, expanding and extending drug access programmes ensure the necessary supply of drugs other interventions help control soil-transmitted helminths (STH) by 2020" has seen many countries in Africa roll out mass administration (MDA) especially among school age children. In Kenya, however, during National school-based deworming exercise, pre-school aged children (PSAC) have treatment at primary schools as teachers are not trained carry...

School children bear a significant burden of intestinal parasitic infections. Because they spend most their time at home and school, it is necessary to identify the key water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) factors associated with these infections in both environments. This was cross-sectional survey conducted Mwea West, Kirinyaga County. 180 primary school aged 8–14 years were randomly selected from three schools (Mianya, Mbui Njeru, Mukou schools). Questionnaires checklists administered single...

Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosomiasis continue to cause serious health problems among affected communities. To ensure that infection transmission levels are reduced, repeated mass drug administration at regular intervals has been recommended by World Health Organization. Pre-school age children (PSAC) have neglected both in terms of research activities control programmes the past for reasons they carry insignificant levels. The current study determined risk factors contribute...

Treating preschool age children (PSAC) for schistosomiasis has remained a challenge due to lack of pediatric formulation. In response this unmet need, the Paediatric Praziquantel Consortium developed potential novel paediatric treatment option. advance its roll-out follow regulatory response, we conducted social science study gather information on preferred drug delivery approaches inform implementation. A cross-sectional was in eight villages two purposively selected Kenyan counties....

Schistosomiasis remains a public health problem in Central Kenya despite concerted control efforts. Access to improved water and sanitation has been emphasized as important measures. Few studies have assessed the association between access sources facilities with Schistosoma mansoni infection different environmental settings. This study S. household Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya.A cross sectional was conducted months of August October 2017. A total 905 heads from seven villages were...

Background Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) continue to be a significant health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa especially among school children. In Kenya, treatment of over five million children has been conducted annually 28 endemic counties since the year 2012. However, latest monitoring and evaluation (M&E) results indicated slow decline prevalence intensity STH some after seven rounds annual mass drug administration (MDA). The current study sought determine factors associated with...

Soil transmitted helminthes (STH) are significant health problems among school-age children. In Kenya's coastal region, the prevalence pre-school age children (PSAC) ranges from 27.8 to 66.7 %. Whereas some pre-schools as far 7 km nearest primary schools, National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) requires teachers walk with schools for deworming by trained school teachers. The long distances may contribute in making drug delivery ineffective and unsustainable.To assess teachers'...

In Kenya, the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) for soil-transmitted helminthes and schistosomiasis in prioritized areas has been going on since year 2012. By 2013 over 6 million School Age Children (SAC) had treated. A community sensitization supplement containing key messages answers to frequently asked questions was developed as a guiding tool. Awareness creation methods used include county meetings, stakeholder forums, town criers posters. To assess local stakeholders'...

Abstract Background Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted importance enhanced sanitation, health education, mass treatment in fight against schistosomiasis. These approaches rely on knowledge practices community to be successful; however, where is low inappropriate, it hinders intervention efforts. Hence, essential identify barriers misconceptions related awareness schistosomiasis,...

Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted importance enhanced sanitation, health education, Mass Drug Administration (MDA) in fight against schistosomiasis. These approaches rely on knowledge practices community to be successful; however, where is low inappropriate, it hinders intervention efforts. Hence, essential identify barriers misconceptions related awareness schistosomiasis,...

Introduction: urogenital schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases common in developing countries. It thirteen most chronic infections that affect poor people many characterized by limited knowledge mode transmission, negative social repercussions, and high morbidity which result manifestation this infection female population. This qualitative cross-sectional study assessed levels, attitudes, practices about women reproductive age (WRA), rural, resource-poor communities Kwale...

Introduction Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the National School Based Deworming Program (NSBDP) was launched 2012 with goal of reducing STH prevalence school-aged children (SAC) to <1%, however monitoring and evaluation results have consistently showed > 20% Narok County. We conducted study investigate factors associated infections among SAC Methodology A cross-sectional 514 from five schools Trans Mara West...

Soil transmitted helminthiasis (STH), Schistosoma haematobium and malaria co-infection lead to increased susceptibility other infections poor pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age (WRA). This study sought establish risk factors, burden with STH, S . Plasmodium sp. WRA in Kilifi County, Kenya.A mixed method cross-sectional was conducted on 474 2021. Simple random sampling used select from four villages two purposively sampled sub-counties. Study participants were interviewed,...

Introduction: Drugs and substance abuse is one of the most pervasive problems in Kenya placing a great economic, social, health burden on society. If left unaddressed, country risks losing generations development opportunities due to diversion resources address problem. Therefore lieu complexities drugs abuse, difficulties, cost treatment, effective treatment prevention programs crucial part public system. This study sought identify strategies that can be embedded systems framework for...

Primary school teachers are key stakeholders in the success of school-based deworming activity as they responsible for drug administration and provision health education to School-Age Children (SAC). In Kenya, National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) control soil-transmitted helminths schistosomiasis was initiated year 2012 prioritised areas. By 2013, over 6 million SAC had been treated. The present study sought assess teachers' perceptions experiences an effort improve programme...

Background: Primary school teachers are key stakeholders in the success of school-based deworming activity as they responsible for drug administration and provision health education to School-Age Children (SAC). In Kenya, National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) control soil-transmitted helminths schistosomiasis was initiated year 2012 prioritised areas. By 2013, over 6 million SAC had been treated. The present study sought assess teachers’ perceptions experiences an effort improve...

Intestinal geo-helminths are among the common human infections in developing world. Preschool and school-age children Kenya have been targeted for deworming strategies through National School-Based Deworming Program leaving out vulnerable groups including pregnant women. We conducted this study to assess prevalence intensity of worm associated risk factors women Western Kenya. A cross-sectional was carried 250 seeking antenatal care services from selected health facilities Vihiga County....