📄 Research Article
BIAJ Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025)
HEALTH RISKS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AGASSA
Samuel Oladipo Kareem Ogunleye
Department of Biology, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria
Banking and Insurance Academic Journal,
Vol. 13, No. 2 (2025),
pp. 20-23 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19850556
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Research Article
Abstract
The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis was assessed among 136 junior secondary school students in Agassa, Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State. Out of the total students examined, 18 were infected, yielding an overall prevalence of 13.2%. The highest prevalence (21.5%) was observed among J.S.S. 1 boys, while the lowest (6.3%) occurred among J.S.S. 3 girls. Males showed a higher infection rate (17.1%) compared to females (7.4%). Age-wise prevalence was highest (19.6%) in the 10–12 years group and lowest (4.7%) among students aged 16–18 years. These findings highlight the significant burden of urinary schistosomiasis in this community, especially among younger males. There is an urgent need to educate students and the surrounding community near Ekuku River on the health risks associated with urinary schistosomiasis. Such awareness could reduce risky water contact activities and contribute to disease control.
Keywords:
["Urinary schistosomiasis","prevalence","school-aged children","Ekuku River","Kogi State"]
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APA 7th Edition:
Samuel Oladipo Kareem Ogunleye (2025). HEALTH RISKS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AGASSA. Banking and Insurance Academic Journal, 13(2), 20-23. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19850556
Samuel Oladipo Kareem Ogunleye (2025). HEALTH RISKS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AGASSA. Banking and Insurance Academic Journal, 13(2), 20-23. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19850556
Vancouver Style:
Samuel Oladipo Kareem Ogunleye. HEALTH RISKS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AGASSA. Bank. Insur. Acad. J.. 2025;13(2):20-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19850556
Samuel Oladipo Kareem Ogunleye. HEALTH RISKS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN IN AGASSA. Bank. Insur. Acad. J.. 2025;13(2):20-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19850556
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