TY - JOUR
KW - Schistosomiasis 
KW - KAP
KW - Post-exposure Knowledge
KW - haematuria
KW - Kano
AU - Isah M
AU - Abdu H
AU - Almu S
AU - Idris S
AU - Umar F
AU - Mahmud Z
AB - <p><strong>Background</strong></p>

<p>Schistosomiasis is a major public health concern in Nigeria, with approximately 29 million infected individuals and 101 million at risk. Despite its prevalence, there is a significant gap in research on post-exposure knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) throughout much of Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.</p>

<p><strong>Objective</strong></p>

<p>This study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis and evaluate post-exposure KAPs among patients in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State, Nigeria.</p>

<p><strong>Methods</strong></p>

<p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted, analyzing 326 urine samples microscopically and collecting data on KAPs via structured questionnaires.</p>

<p><strong>Results</strong></p>

<p>The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis was 26.68%, with 62.22%of respondents reporting prior knowledge of the disease and 46.97% acknowledging previous infections. Common symptoms included haematuria (25.42%), urethral pain (31.23%), and cystitis (27.84%). Perceived causative factors included water contact (23.48%), sunlight exposure (30.02%), and excess salt intake (35.83%). Post-exposure complications included urogenital blockage (97.57%), difficulty urinating (6.05%), and infertility (5.32%), alongside less frequent reports of bladder cancer (1.93%) and urogenital ulceration (2.17%).</p>

<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>

<p>The relatively high prevalence and significant knowledge gaps shows the need for community-based educationandimproved access to prevention and treatment strategies in the studied area.</p>

BT - Journal of Biomedical and Applied Sciences
LA - ENG
M3 - Article
N2 - <p><strong>Background</strong></p>

<p>Schistosomiasis is a major public health concern in Nigeria, with approximately 29 million infected individuals and 101 million at risk. Despite its prevalence, there is a significant gap in research on post-exposure knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) throughout much of Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.</p>

<p><strong>Objective</strong></p>

<p>This study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis and evaluate post-exposure KAPs among patients in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State, Nigeria.</p>

<p><strong>Methods</strong></p>

<p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted, analyzing 326 urine samples microscopically and collecting data on KAPs via structured questionnaires.</p>

<p><strong>Results</strong></p>

<p>The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis was 26.68%, with 62.22%of respondents reporting prior knowledge of the disease and 46.97% acknowledging previous infections. Common symptoms included haematuria (25.42%), urethral pain (31.23%), and cystitis (27.84%). Perceived causative factors included water contact (23.48%), sunlight exposure (30.02%), and excess salt intake (35.83%). Post-exposure complications included urogenital blockage (97.57%), difficulty urinating (6.05%), and infertility (5.32%), alongside less frequent reports of bladder cancer (1.93%) and urogenital ulceration (2.17%).</p>

<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>

<p>The relatively high prevalence and significant knowledge gaps shows the need for community-based educationandimproved access to prevention and treatment strategies in the studied area.</p>

PY - 2025
SP - 1
EP - 7
T2 - Journal of Biomedical and Applied Sciences
TI - Prevalence and post-exposure knowledge, attitudes, and practices of schistosomiasis patients in selected local government areas of kano state, Nigeria
UR - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Habibu-Maaruf-Abdu/publication/395231162_PREVALENCE_AND_POST-EXPOSURE_KNOWLEDGE_ATTITUDES_AND_PRACTICES_OF_SCHISTOSOMIASIS_PATIENTS_IN_SELECTED_LOCAL_GOVERNMENT_AREAS_OF_KANO_STATE_NIGERIA/links/68b80faed9261f6f51b1101
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