Vol. 11, Issue 3, Part E (2025)

Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among patients attending the Primary Health Center in Bakin Gulbi, Wamako L.G.A., Sokoto State. A total of 297 patients were infected with a gender distribution revealing 145 infections in males (48.82%) and 152 in females (51.17%) out of 532 patients examined. The most prevalent parasite was Ascaris lumbricoides (22.55% in males, 25.25% in females), followed by hookworms (11.78% in males, 9.09% in females) and Entamoeba histolytica (7.07% in males, 9.09% in females). Analysis by age groups indicated that young individuals (ages 1-20) had the highest prevalence, particularly in the 11-20year age range, accounting for 35.69% of infections. The distribution of parasites varied across age groups, with S. mansoni and G. lamblia showing notable occurrences in adolescents and young adults. Statistical findings from Chi-square analyses indicated significant associations between the presence of parasites and sex (p = 1.000) and age groups (p = < 0.001). These results underscore the need for targeted public health strategies, particularly in educational and preventive measures aimed at younger populations, to mitigate the impact of intestinal parasitic infections in the region.