Open AccessEnvironmental factors influencing Prevention and Control of Schistosomiasis Infection in Mwea, Kirinyaga County Kenya: A cross sectional study
Author(s) -
Judy Mwai,
Jarim Omogi,
Mohamed H. Abdi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
east african health research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2520-5285
pISSN - 2520-5277
DOI - 10.24248/eahrj.v5i1.656
Subject(s) - schistosomiasis , environmental health , cross sectional study , geography , neglected tropical diseases , water source , medicine , public health , immunology , water resource management , helminths , environmental science , pathology
Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in Kenya. Environmental factors are critical in creating a medium for growth and spread of schistosomiasis vectors. The study investigated the environmental factors influencing prevention and control of schistosomiasis infection in Mwea West Sub County, Kirinyaga County-Kenya.