Table 2.
Distribution of STHs identified from ODF and ODP kebeles children in Bahir Dar Zuria district, northwest Ethiopia, 2019
| Types of STHs | ODF kebeles infected children, N (%) | ODP kebeles infected children, N (%) | Total, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hookworm | 111 (27.5) | 126 (31.3) | 237 (29.4) |
| A.lumbricoides | 23 (5.7) | 49 (12.2) | 72 (9.0) |
| Single infection | 108 (26.8) | 139 (34.5) | 247 (30.6) |
| Double infection of hookworm and A. lumbricoides | 13 (3.2) | 18 (4.5) | 31 (3.9) |
| Total | 121(30.0) | 157(38.9) | 278 (34.5) |
A. lumbricoides = Ascaris lumbricoides; ODF = open defecation–free; ODP = open defecation–practicing; N = number examined; STH = soil-transmitted helminth.