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Urinary schistosomiasis in Boko Haram-related internally displaced Nigerian children

Saad Mohammed Yauba1, Adamu Ibrahim Rabasa1, Abubakar Garba Farouk1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation : an Official Publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia
|December 28, 2018
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Urinary schistosomiasis is highly prevalent (62%) among internally displaced children in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The disease is linked to stunting and lower socioeconomic status, highlighting a critical public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Urinary schistosomiasis is a significant parasitic infection.
  • Internally displaced populations often face heightened health risks.
  • Data on schistosomiasis prevalence in displaced Nigerian children is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in internally displaced children in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors and risk factors associated with the infection.

Main Methods:

  • A six-month study involving 385 internally displaced children.
  • Data collection via interview-based questionnaires on sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors.
  • Urine sample analysis for hematuria and Schistosoma haematobium ova.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of 62.0% for urinary schistosomiasis was found.
  • The infection was most common in the 5-9 years age group, children of farmers, and those from low social classes.
  • Stunting was significantly associated with urinary schistosomiasis (P <0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Urinary schistosomiasis is a very common disease among internally displaced children in Maiduguri.
  • Stunting and low social class are significant risk factors.
  • Intervention strategies should target vulnerable displaced children.

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