The main aim of this study was to assess the current epidemiological status of STH infections and identify socio-demographic and behavioral determinants influencing transmission and health outcomes.
Specific objectives included:
Evaluating the prevalence of STH infections in the study population.
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to hygiene and sanitation.
Determining the association between infection status and nutritional parameters in children.
Using statistical models to identify predictors of infection and health risk within the community
Identified significant associations between STH infection rates and inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene practices, and low awareness levels.
Revealed a correlation between helminth infection and nutritional deficits such as stunting and underweight among school-aged children.
Highlighted the importance of integrated control programs, combining deworming campaigns with community education and improved sanitation.
Provided data that can inform public health policies for STH elimination programs in Nigeria and similar endemic regions
This research enhances understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying malaria infection through integrated experimental and computational analysis.
The study contributes to:
Improved molecular diagnostic methods for malaria surveillance.
Capacity development in African genomics research and precision medicine.
The advancement of data-driven molecular parasitology by combining high-quality benchwork with computational validation.
Parasitological Methods: Kato-Katz technique for stool examination.
Data Analysis Software: SPSS for statistical modeling and correlation studies.
Field Techniques: Community sampling, questionnaire administration, anthropometric measurements.
Ethical Compliance: Conducted under approved health research ethics with informed consent and biosafety adherence.
