Prevalence and Factors Associated With Schistosomiasis in the Northeast Region of Brazil

Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lívia Xavier Mota, Allan Batista Silva, M. G. S. Cavalcanti, Adevaldo Francisco dos Santos, Clélia de Alencar Xavier Mota, Caliandra Maria Bezerra Luna Lima
DOI: 10.24857/rgsa.v20n1-011
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Abstract

Objective: To estimate the positivity rate and factors associated with schistosomiasis occurrence in Brazil’s Northeast. Theoretical framework: Schistosomiasis imposes a substantial public-health burden in Brazil and relates to socioeconomic and environmental determinants. Methods: Ecological, descriptive-explanatory study. Data were drawn from the Schistosomiasis Surveillance and Control Program Information System (SISPCE) via DATASUS (2017–2021) and socioeconomic indicators from Atlas Brasil; descriptive analyses and Pearson correlation (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasites and Host Interactions Mollusks and Parasites Studies Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
e014188–e014188
Publication date
8 January 2026