Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

• Published in: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Carolyn C Terer, Amaya L Bustinduy, Ruth V Magtanong, Ng'ethe Muhoho, Peter L Mungai, Eric M Muchiri, Uriel Kitron, Charles H King, Francis M Mutuku
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Daly
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0002106; https://doaj.org/article/5623078711064ab0bba699bfab85a4b7

Background Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the ~237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant chronic health burdens. Much of its negative health impact is due to n...