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View article: Trends in the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection in Ethiopia 2000 to 2023: a systematic review
Trends in the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection in Ethiopia 2000 to 2023: a systematic review Open
Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are a source of parasitic infections common in Ethiopia and cause stunting of growth and neurodevelopment. The aim of this review was to examine the trends in STH prevalence and intensity in Ethi…
View article: Molecular epidemiology of Ascaris lumbricoides following multiple rounds of community-wide treatment
Molecular epidemiology of Ascaris lumbricoides following multiple rounds of community-wide treatment Open
Control and elimination of the parasite Ascaris lumbricoides relies on mass drug administration (MDA) using a limited number of anti-helminthics. Whilst these programs have reduced the infection intensity and prevalence within many endemic…
View article: Small bowel obstruction due to ascariasis in a child from southern Ethiopia: a case report
Small bowel obstruction due to ascariasis in a child from southern Ethiopia: a case report Open
Despite Ethiopia's national deworming program being in existence since 2015, the lack of adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure and awareness of risk-reducing behaviors, including participation in mass drug administration c…
View article: Trends of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and associated factors among households in Wolayita, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Trends of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and associated factors among households in Wolayita, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study Open
This study aimed to assess the trends in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services over time and analyze associated factors influencing these services through a cross-sectional approach. The authors used a structured questionnaire to …
View article: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in the Wolaita zone in Southern Ethiopia: mid-stage evaluation of the Geshiyaro project and progress towards the interruption of transmission
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in the Wolaita zone in Southern Ethiopia: mid-stage evaluation of the Geshiyaro project and progress towards the interruption of transmission Open
Background This paper documents changes in the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in the Geshiyaro project in the Wolaita zone of Southern Ethiopia. Methods The Geshiyaro project comprises three interven…
View article: Households’ access to basic sanitation services and associated factors in Geshiyaro project study sites in Ethiopia
Households’ access to basic sanitation services and associated factors in Geshiyaro project study sites in Ethiopia Open
Background Access to basic sanitation services is essential to enhance public health and well-being. However, ensuring adequate sanitation coverage is difficult in many parts of Ethiopia, including the Geshiyaro Project implementation site…
View article: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in the Wolaita zone in Southern Ethiopia. Mid-stage evaluation of the Geshiyaro project and progress towards the interruption of transmission
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in the Wolaita zone in Southern Ethiopia. Mid-stage evaluation of the Geshiyaro project and progress towards the interruption of transmission Open
Background This paper documents changes in the prevalence and intensity of Soil-Transmitted helminths (STH) infections in the Geshiyaro project in the Woliata zone of Southern Ethiopia. Method The Geshiyaro project comprises three interven…
View article: Spatial heterogeneity in mass drug administration from a longitudinal epidemiological study assessing transmission interruption of soil transmitted helminths in the Wolaita zone of southern Ethiopia (Geshiyaro Project)
Spatial heterogeneity in mass drug administration from a longitudinal epidemiological study assessing transmission interruption of soil transmitted helminths in the Wolaita zone of southern Ethiopia (Geshiyaro Project) Open
Objectives Deworming programmes of soil-transmitted helminths are generally monitored and evaluated by aggregating drug coverage and infection levels at a district level. However, heterogeneity in drug coverage at finer spatial scales mean…
View article: Baseline soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infection in the Geshiyaro project, Ethiopia: A unique transmission interruption project using biometric fingerprinting for longitudinal individual analysis
Baseline soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infection in the Geshiyaro project, Ethiopia: A unique transmission interruption project using biometric fingerprinting for longitudinal individual analysis Open
Background The Geshiyaro project aims to assess the feasibility of interrupting transmission of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosome (SCH) infection in the Wolaita zone of southern Ethiopia through high coverage community-wide …
View article: Association between water, sanitation, and hygiene access and the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infections in Wolayita, Ethiopia
Association between water, sanitation, and hygiene access and the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infections in Wolayita, Ethiopia Open
Background The Geshiyaro project is a 5-year intervention to assess the impact of community- and school-based water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) interventions on reducing infection with soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosome p…
View article: Longitudinal monitoring of prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections as part of community-wide mass drug administration within the Geshiyaro project in the Bolosso Sore district, Wolaita, Ethiopia
Longitudinal monitoring of prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections as part of community-wide mass drug administration within the Geshiyaro project in the Bolosso Sore district, Wolaita, Ethiopia Open
Mass drug administration (MDA), targeted at school-aged children (SAC) is recommended by the World Health Organization for the control of morbidity induced by soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection in endemic countries. However, MDA doe…
View article: Association Between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Access and the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Schistosome Infections in Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia
Association Between Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Access and the Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Schistosome Infections in Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia Open
Background The Geshiyaro project is a five-year intervention to assess the impact of community and school-based water, hygiene, and sanitation (WaSH) interventions on reducing infection with soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosome…
View article: Coverage evaluation surveys following soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis mass drug administration in Wolaita Zone of Ethiopia—The Geshiyaro project
Coverage evaluation surveys following soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis mass drug administration in Wolaita Zone of Ethiopia—The Geshiyaro project Open
Introduction The Geshiyaro project aims to break transmission of soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis in the Wolaita Zone of Ethiopia through a combination of two interventions: behavior change communication (BCC) for increased w…
View article: Improving data use for decision making by neglected tropical disease program teams: eight use cases
Improving data use for decision making by neglected tropical disease program teams: eight use cases Open
Background: The achievement of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) program goals depends on numerous factors, including the ability of national programs to use high-quality, timely data to inform their decision-making and program delivery. …
View article: Additional file 5 of Soil-transmitted helminths and schistosome infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review of progress in their control over the past 20 years
Additional file 5 of Soil-transmitted helminths and schistosome infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review of progress in their control over the past 20 years Open
Additional file 5: Table S1. Raw data generated from data extraction.
View article: Review of Ethiopian Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme.
Review of Ethiopian Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme. Open
Onchocerciasis is a severe parasitic infection which causes disabling skin and subcutaneous tissue changes. The disease is endemic in many African countries including Ethiopia. In 2013, Ethiopia launched Onchocerciasis elimination program …
View article: Ethiopia Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthes Control Programme: Progress and Prospects.
Ethiopia Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthes Control Programme: Progress and Prospects. Open
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes are among seventeen WHO prioritized neglected tropical diseases that infect humans. These parasitic infections can be treated using single-dose and safe drugs. Ethiopia successfully mapped th…