TABLE 5.
Pupils’ knowledge and reported history of Schistosoma haematobium (bilharzia).
| Question | N | Response | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Know what bilharzia is* | 1020 | - No Yes Unsure |
- 393 587 39 |
- 39 58 4 |
| History of bilharzia within family** | 1022 | - No Yes Do not know |
- 796 149 77 |
- 78 15 8 |
| Ever had bilharzia** | 1020 | - No Yes Do not know |
- 773 226 21 |
- 76 22 2 |
| Ever treated for bilharzia* | 237 | - No Yes |
- 102 129 |
- 45 54 |
*
, Variable significant association with prevalence of S. haematobium (p < 0.05); **, Variable significant association with prevalence S. haematobium and T. trichiura (p < 0.05).