Table 2.
Prevalence of any parasite infection stratified by socio-demographic characteristics, school, and district of residence.
| Characteristics | Screened Participants | Infection Prevalence (STHs and/or S. mansoni) | S. mansoni-Infected | STHs-Infected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Total | 3162 | 2030 (64.2%) | 815 (25.8%) | 1731 (54.7%) | |
| Age group in years | 5–9 | 737 (23.3%) | 503 (68.3%) | 189 (25.6%) | 448 (60.8%) |
| 10–15 | 2425 (76.7%) | 1527(63.0%) | 626 (25.8%) | 1283 (52.9%) | |
| Sex | Female | 1590 (49.7%) | 1013 (63.7%) | 398 (25.0%) | 862 (54.2%) |
| Male | 1572 (50.3%) | 1017 (64.7%) | 417 (26.5%) | 869 (55.3%) | |
| School | Bushulo | 1095 (34.6%) | 626 (57.2%) | 227 (20.7%) | 507 (46.3%) |
| Kidus Pawulos | 305 (9.7%) | 208 (68.2%) | 165 (54.1%) | 123 (40.3%) | |
| Finchawa | 372 (11.8%) | 138 (37.1%) | 43 (11.6%) | 114 (30.6%) | |
| Wosha | 1390 (43.9%) | 1058 (76.1%) | 380 (27.3%) | 987 (71.0%) | |
| District | Hawella Tula | 1772 (56.0%) | 972 (54.9%) | 435 (24.6%) | 744 (42.0%) |
| Wondo Gennet | 1390 (44.0%) | 1058 (76.1%) | 380 (27.3%) | 987 (71.0%) | |