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Prevalence of intestinal helminths species by sex of participants.
| Sex | Ascaris lumbricoides (%) | Hookworm (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n = 127) | 8.7 | 11.8 | 0.48 |
| Female (n = 98) | 6.1 | 8.2 |
The overall prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides is 7.11% and hookworm is 10.22%.
