Epidemiological Studies on Urinary Schistosmiasis in Ile Oluji/oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State

This study was carried out to determine the current prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in relation to epidemiological factors in two communities in Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo state. A total of 760 individuals comprising 356 males and 404 females were examined and of the number examined, 126(16.6%) were infected with S. haematobium. Oke Igbo community had more infected individuals than Ile Oluji. Infection peaked at individuals in the age groups 10-19 and 20-29 years. The secondary school category with respect to the highest level of education had the highest prevalence. High prevalence was recorded among individuals who had knowledge of schistosomiasis and have had prior infection. Statistical analysis showed that age, sex, highest level of education, knowledge and history of schistosomiasis infection were significant demographic and socio economic factors. These findings show that the study area is endemic to urinary schistosomiasis despite school children chemotherapy.