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Prevalence of Hookworm infection and associated factors among Children below 14 years attending Outpatient Department at Kome Health Center III in Mukono District. A Cross-sectional Study.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2022
Background: Hookworm is one of the under-researched and neglected tropical diseases responsible for 90 million cases among children and in Uganda its degree is not well known.
Katende Noordin, Margret Nakalema
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Effects of Video‐Based Health Education on Birth Outcomes and Anaemia Status of Mothers in Dirashe District South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Kidus Temesgen Worsa, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Godana Yaya Tessema, Tsegaye Yohanis, Stefaan De Henauw, Piet Cools, Bruno Levecke, Souheila Abbeddou   +9 more
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The associations between water and sanitation and hookworm infection using cross-sectional data from Togo's national deworming program

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
Background Sustainable control of soil-transmitted helminths requires a combination of chemotherapy treatment and environmental interventions, including access to safe drinking water, sufficient water for hygiene, use of clean sanitation facilities, and ...
J. M. Baker, Victoria Trinies, R. Bronzan, A. Dorkenoo, J. Garn, Sevi K. Sognikin, M. Freeman   +6 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Rural Ghanaian School Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Tokuroano, Krachi East Municipality

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Over 63% of schoolchildren in rural Ghana's Tokuroano area had intestinal parasitic infections, mainly Ascaris, Hookworm, and Giardia. Poor sanitation, unsafe water, and poor hygiene were key risks. Protective factors included home‐cooked meals and health education. Integrated deworming, sanitation, and education programs are urgently needed to address
Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Prince Wise Amekudi, Nana Aba Setorwu Eyeson, Hugette Naa Ayele Aryee, Joyce Junior Asiamah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, James‐Paul Kretchy, Simon Sovoe, Saviour Kweku Adjenti, Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, George Boateng Kyei, Patience B. Tetteh‐Quarcoo, Irene Ayi, Patrick F. Ayeh‐Kumi   +13 more
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Immunobiology of hookworm infection [PDF]

FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, 2005
Hookworms infect almost one billion people and are a major cause of iron-deficiency anaemia in developing countries of the tropics. Despite their prevalence and the morbidity they cause, little is known about the immune response to this complex eukaryotic parasite. Recent publications have shed light on the human cellular immune responses to hookworms,
Alex, Loukas, Stephanie L, Constant, Jeffrey M, Bethony   +2 more
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Declining Trends in Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Among Nepalese School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2004–2022)

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
This meta‐analysis of 25 studies (17,628 children) shows a substantial decline in gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Nepal from 43.4% to 24.2% between 2004 and 2022. Helminths (20.0%) remained more common than protozoa (9.9%), with slightly higher prevalence in urban (29.0%) than rural areas (27.9%). ABSTRACT Background Gastrointestinal parasitic
Jitendra Gautam, Niten Bharati, Shristi Bhandari, Darwin Niroula, Anisha K. C., Pitambar Dhakal, Kishor Pandey, Oskar Nowak, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +8 more
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The Longitudinal Impact of Fetal Malnutrition on the Anthropometric Growth of Young Children in Leyte, the Philippines

Maternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 22, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Poor intrauterine growth has long‐term implications for child growth and nutritional status. Fetal malnutrition (FM) is a type of poor intrauterine growth defined by the presence of soft tissue wasting at birth and is identified using the Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status Score (CANSCORE) tool, independent of gestational age.
Mackenzie E. Bruzzio, Jennifer Friedman, Christopher Barry, Emily McDonald, Blanca Jarilla, Veronica Tallo, Susannah Colt   +6 more
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Hookworm Infection: A Neglected Cause of Overt Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Korean Journal of Parasitology, 2017
Hookworm infections are widely prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas, especially in low income regions. In the body, hookworms parasitize the proximal small intestine, leading to chronic intestinal hemorrhage and iron deficiency anemia ...
K. Wei, Qiong Yan, Bo Tang, Shi-Ming Yang, Pengbin Zhang, Ming-Ming Deng, M. Lü   +6 more
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The Rise of Health Economics: Transforming the Landscape of Economic Research

Health Economics, Volume 35, Issue 1, Page 52-68, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the evolving role of health economics within economic research and publishing over the past 30 years. Historically, largely a niche field, health economics has become increasingly prominent, with the share of health economics papers in top journals growing significantly.
Lorenz Gschwent, Björn Hammarfelt, Martin Karlsson, Mathias Kifmann   +3 more
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HOOKWORM INFECTION

The Professional Medical Journal, 2006
Objectives: To find out prevalence rate of hookworm infection in a rural community of Pakistan. Tofind out whether a significant correlation exists between hookworm infection and haemoglobin. This study “Correlationof hookworm infection and haemoglobin” was conducted in rural population of Mustafaabad (Iulliani) located in DistrictKasur. (Pakistan). By
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