Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases and Schistosomiasis in Preschool Age Children in Mwea Division, Kirinyaga South District, Kirinyaga County, and Their Potential Effect on Physical Growth

Investigation of a Hazardous Metabolite, Ethylenethiourea, in Ethylene Bis-Dithiocarbamates, Fresh and Processed Tomatoes: Case of Mwea Division, Kirinyaga District

Knowledge, attitude and practices in relation to prevention and control of schistosomiasis infection in Mwea Kirinyaga county, Kenya

BACKGROUND Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in Kenya. Inadequate knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on causative factors are some of the critical factors for the increased prevalence. The study assessed KAP on the control and prevention of schistosomiasis infection in Mwea division, Kirinyaga County-Kenya. Four hundred and sixty five house-hold heads were enrolled in ...

Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis among primary school children in Umolante district, South Ethiopia

Introduction: Intestinal Schistosomiasis and Soil transmitted helminthic infections (STIs) are among the major public health problems in the world, especially in Subsaharan Africa. Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal schistosomiais and soil transmitted helminthic infections and associated factors among Umolante primary school children, South Ethiopia. Methods: A cross sectional...

Prevalence and Intensity of Single and Mixed Schistosoma Mansoni and Schistosoma Haematobium Infections in Primary School Children in Rachuonyo North District, Homabay County, Western Kenya.

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence andintensity of single and mixed schistosomiasis infection among primary school children in Rachuonyo North District, Homabay County in western Kenya. DESIGN A descriptive cross sectional study. SETTING A parasitological survey involving six primary schools in Rachuonyo North District, Homabay County. SUBJECTS Four hundred and seventy four(474) school...

Mothers’ Self-Efficacy Regarding Dietary Behaviour and Physical Activity of Preschool Children

Background Obesity constitutes a crucial health issue during preschool period and has an impact on children regardless their ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of the study was to examine the self-efficacy perceptions of mothers and potential differences and correlations with dietary behaviour and physical activity of their preschool children in Finland. Materials and Methods: The sample for this...