Prevalence and effect of schistosome and soil-transmitted helminth infection on labour input in rice-growing communities of Ogun State, Nigeria

摘要: Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are public health problems in communities which lack basic social amenities with poor hygienic conditions. Studies were carried out to determine the prevalence effect of schistosomes helminths infection on labour input rice production 9 rice-growing Ogun State. Parasitological examinations urine faecal samples, structured questionnaires conducted 243 consented individuals from May 2009 March 2010. The results showed an overall 17% for Ascaris lumbricoides , 12% hookworms, 2% Trichuris trichiura 1% Schistosoma haematobium mansoni . A. hookworms more prevalent Agbajege (25%), varied other 8 communities. T. was three communities, (5%), Akodu (4.2%), Moloko-Asipa (4.8 %); S. only Ayedere (2.6%) Lufoko (8%), while (9.5%). Infections among gender as 26.3 % males 33.8 females had of: (16.8%), (11.8%), (1.6%), (1.1%) (1.1%). On frequency incapacitation per year, 45% respondents incapacitated 1-2 times, 27% 3-4 times 19% than 4 times. Understanding these two diseases will not improve status residents but also increase their productivity ensure food security.