Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among School Age Children among People of Mubi Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Yakubu M. S1.
1Department of Biological Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State Nigeria
Corresponding Author: yaksmohd11@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease transmitted through water, particularly affects urinary systems and second to malaria in parasitic infections. This study focused on determining the occurrence of urinary schistosomiasis among school-aged children in Mubi metropolis. Mubi is located between latitudes 10°32’N and 10°11’N, and longitudes 13°12’E to 13°35’E. Mubi served as the study location where 343 urine samples were collected from six primary schools: Mubi 1, Kolere, Kabang, Wuro Patuji, Lokuwa 1, and Shuware primary school, Adamawa state. These samples underwent analysis for Schistosoma haematobium eggs using concentration techniques. Additionally, structured questionnaires are used to gather data on perceptions of urinary schistosomiasis. Chi-square tests were utilized to determine the occurrence of urinary schistosomiasis across different geographical locations. Out of 343 samples analyzed, 76 (22.2%) tested positive for urinary schistosomiasis, while 267 (77.8%) were negative. Kolere Primary School exhibited the highest prevalence at 5.2%, followed by Mubi 1 Primary School at 5.2%, and Kabang Primary School with the lowest prevalence at 0.6%. Children aged 11-12 years showed the highest prevalence (11.4%), followed by 7-8 years (5.5%) and 9-10 years (5.2%). Females had a higher prevalence (11.4%) compared to males (10.8%). The study highlights high transmission rates among school-aged children due to water-related activities and unhygienic behaviors exacerbated by inadequate access to clean water. Sustainable interventions should prioritize basic health education, regular mass treatment programs, and improved living standards including enhanced access to clean water. These measures are crucial in mitigating schistosomiasis infections, especially among children in the study area.
Keywords: Schistosomiasis, Mubi, Infection, Schistosoma haematobium, Questionnaires
CITE AS: Yakubu M.S. (2025).Prevalence of Urinary Schistosomiasis among School Age Children among People of Mubi Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES, 6(2):6-10. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJSES/2025/62.61000