Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to detect Schistosoma haematobium and identify associated risk factors among children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in El-Miskin and Fariahh internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in Jere Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, to identify risk factors associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection among children and adolescents. A total of 279 urine samples were collected and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Detection of Schistosoma eggs was performed using the centrifugation&ndash;sedimentation technique. Results: Among male participants (n = 160), the prevalence was 16.9%, while females (n = 119) had a prevalence of 10.9%; however, no significant association was found between gender and infection status (X^2 = 1.47, p = 0.23). The highest prevalence was observed in the 9-11year age group (n = 24; 62.5%), with a statistically significant association between age and Schistosoma infection (X^2 = 27.96, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study recommends further research into the risk of Schistosoma haematobium in children among IDPs, especially among male respondents who are more at risk of the infection due to their constant exposure to contaminated water around the IDP camps.