Table 2 Prevalence and multiplicity of soil-transmitted helminth infection in school children in Suka village
Variables | Number positive (N = 468) | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|
STH Species | ||
 Ascaris lumbricoides | 188 | 40.17 |
 Trichuris trichiura | 156 | 33.33 |
 Hookworms | 16 | 3.42 |
Infection types | ||
 Mono-infection | 182 | 67.91 |
 Dual infection | 83 | 30.97 |
 Triple infection | 3 | 1.12 |
Gender | ||
 Female | 133 | 49.6 |
 Male | 135 | 50.4 |
Age group | ||
 6–10 years | 170 | 63.4 |
  > 10 years | 98 | 36.6 |