Deworming coverage and its determinants among 12-59 months old children in East Africa: A population-based study.

Bewuketu TerefeMahlet Moges JembereNega Tezera AssimamawBogale Chekole

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The under-five population in East Africa had a lower prevalence of deworming medication per the most recent DHS findings. Promoting mother and child health services (antenatal care, institutional delivery, family planning), as well as women's empowerment, should be prioritized.

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