Deworming as a Measure of the Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths among Primary School Children in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State

The investigation was carried out in
selected public primary schools in Bonny Local
Government Area of Rivers State. A total of 424 samples
were collected from the study areas. Sample size was
determined using Taro Yamane’s formula for sample
size determination.178 samples were from CS Bonny,
126 samples were from GPS Abalamabie and 120
samples were from CPS Finima. A self-structured
questionnaire was first administered to the study
participants to obtain their basic biodata and duration of
deworming. Zinc sulphate flotation technique was used
for isolation of parasites. Data generated was analysed
using simple percentages.Results from GPS
Abalamabie and CPS Finima were dewormed by the
Government and no helminth was extracted, indicating a
zero prevalence of helminths in the schools sampled. The
study shows that deworming plays a major role in the
fight against helminthiasis among school children.
Therefore the need for Government to continue with
routine deworming exercise to maintain the zero
prevalence status of helminths among school children in
the study area.