Faith Odije Okita

Prevalence of Geo-Helminth Parasites in Riverine Area in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Friday Inalegwu & Faith Odije Okita · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Soil-transmitted helminths remain an important environmental and public health concern in tropical communities where sanitation, flooding and soil exposure may support parasite transmission. This study assessed the prevalence of geo-helminth parasites in soil samples from a river...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3295

The Influence of Sanitation and Hygiene-related Practices on the Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthes in IDP Camps and Adjourning Host Communities in Benue State Nigeria

Jeremiah Terdoo Kposu, Faith Odije Okita, Stephanie Mzuami Avar-Tsue & Edward Agbo Omudu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Helminth infections remain a significant public health concern, particularly in displaced populations with limited access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Irrespective of the public health efforts by individuals, government and non-governmental bodies, poor sanitation an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3228