REMEDIES FOR INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN ULI, IHIALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Intestinal parasitic infections constitute a major public health problem in rural and semi-urban communities in Nigeria. This study investigated the prevalence of intestinal parasites and documented both conventional and traditional remedies used in Uli, Ihiala L.G.A., Anambra State.
A cross-sectional study involving 300 participants was conducted between October 2022 and May 2023. Stool samples were examined using direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques. Structured questionnaires and focus group discussions assessed knowledge, attitude, practices, and remedies. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25.0 with Chi-square test at p
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