02211nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653002100054653001500075653002600090653001300116653002800129100001400157700001500171700001700186700001900203245013900222856007100361300001200432490000700444520153000451       2025                            d  c12/202510aSchistosomiasis 10aPrevalence10aPrimary school pupils10aSwimming10aSchistosoma haematobium1 aYusuf L. 1 aOdoh V. U 1 aShittu T. B 1 a Shittu T. B. 00aRe-assessment of urinary schistosomiasis amongst primary school pupils in Okengwe, Kogi State, Nigeria; implications for public health  uhttps://www.ajol.info/index.php/dujopas/article/view/310274/291783  a365-3740 v113 a<p>Schistosomiasis is the most prevalent parasitic disease in Nigeria and many other developing countries where it poses an important public health challenge especially to the rural population. This study aimed to re-assess the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis amongst pupils attending primary schools in Okengwe, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Sterile universal bottles were used to collect 100 mL urine samples from pupils within the ages of 5 to 15 years after ethical clearance was duly sought for. Urine samples were examined macroscopically and microscopically for Schistosoma haematobium egg. The prevalence rate observed among age groups 5-10 years, 11-16 years were 9 % and 12% respectively as against 18% and 32% respectively from previous study in the same locality. The overall prevalence of the study was 15%. Analysis was focused on age, gender and water contact activities with a final probability value of statistical significance (p&lt;0.05) at a confidence interval of 95% using Chi-square tool. It was observed that swimming activity still poses the highest mode of transmission but at a reduced rate when compared with the previous study. This reduction could be attributed to a change in the orientation of the children as a result of effective sensitization. Though a minimal prevalence of S. haematobium was recorded, there is a need to intensify efforts in sensitizing the community and include integrated control measures to reduce or completely eradicate the disease.</p>