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This study aimed to determine the prevalence of S. mansoni and morbidities among schoolchildren in schistosomiasis hotspot areas of Jimma Town.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cross-sectional study was conducted among schoolchildren in Jimma Town. Stool sample was examined using Kato-Katz for the detection of S. mansoni.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 332 schoolchildren were included in the study. The prevalence of S. mansoni and STHs was 20.2% and 19.9%, respectively. Males (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)\u2009=\u20094.9; 95% CI: 2.4-10.1; p\u2009=\u2009.001), swimming habits (AOR\u2009=\u20093.0; 95% CI: 1.1-8.3; p\u2009=\u2009.033) and schools attended (AOR\u2009=\u20094.3; 95% CI: 1.4-13.6; p\u2009=\u2009.012, AOR\u2009=\u20093.8; 95% CI: 1.3-10.9; p\u2009=\u2009.014) were associated factors for S. mansoni infections. Blood in stool (AOR\u2009=\u20092.0; CI: 1.0-4.1; p\u2009=\u2009.045) and feeling general malaise (AOR\u2009=\u20094.0; CI: 1.4-11.3; p\u2009=\u2009.007) were significantly associated with S. mansoni infection-related morbidities. Moreover, prevalence of stunting among schoolchildren 6 to 11\u2009years of age was 29.7% (71\/239).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The transmission of S. mansoni among schoolchildren is moderate. Sex, swimming habits and schools attended were associated with S. mansoni infections. Blood in stool and general malaise were clinical characteristics associated with S. mansoni infections. Integration of health promotion is needed to achieve control and elimination goals. 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