Table 5: Prevalence of schistosomiasis among selected secondary schools in Ifedore local government area.

School Distance of the river to the stream (km) Number examined Number positive Prevalence (%)
Anglican Grammar School Igbara Oke < 2.0 124 26 20.9
The Apostolic High School Igbara Oke < 5.0 114 7 6.1
Ayo Grammar School Ipogun < 1.0 48 16 33.3
Anglican Grammar School, Ijare < 10.0 96 5 5.2
Community High School Isarun < 3.0 31 3 9.7
Total < 21 km 413 57 13.8

χ2 = 23.563, df = 4, P = 0.01.