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Effect of Geohelminthiases on Absenteeism Among School-Age Children in Nairobi County, Kenya

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  • Benedict M. Mwenji

    (Department of Zoological Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.)

  • Edward G. Karuri

    (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, Box 29053- 00625, Nairobi, Kenya.)

  • Jared Serem

    (Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, Box 29053- 00625, Nairobi, Kenya.)

  • Michael M. Gicheru

    (Department of Zoological Sciences, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of geohelminths on school attendance of children living in slums of Nairobi County, Kenya. A longitudinal study was carried out in children aged 6-18 years in classes 2-7 from schools within 2 slums in Nairobi County. Household socio-economic status questionnaires were administered to cater for potential confounders. Stools were collected and analyzed by modified Ridley and Kato-Katz Thick Stool Smear techniques. Infection intensity was as defined by World Health Organization criteria and 3 terms pre- and 2 terms post-treatment absenteeism records were collected for analysis. Collected data were coded and entered in the Microsoft Excel. Data was analyzed using Statistical Analysis Software, Version 9.4 M8 (2023) for descriptive statistics and Analysis of variance (ANOVA); t-test was used to detect significant differences in pre-treatment, post-treatment absenteeism.

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  • Benedict M. Mwenji & Edward G. Karuri & Jared Serem & Michael M. Gicheru, 2025. "Effect of Geohelminthiases on Absenteeism Among School-Age Children in Nairobi County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 1082-1092, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:1082-1092
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