Ascaris lumbricoides: prevalence and associated factors among pre-school children in Rukiga district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Martine Kasiita,
Stephen Businge,
Agnes Napyo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Ascaris lumbricoides infestation remains a public health problem worldwide. It mainly affects children resulting into undernutrition, impaired growth and physical development, intestinal obstruction and death. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Ascaris lumbricoides infestation among children aged 6–59 months in Rukiga district, Uganda.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 739 children aged 6–59 months and their caregivers between September and October 202… Show more
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