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We conducted a cross-sectional survey during March and April 2024 among IDPs in camps located in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. Stool specimens were examined for\n                    <jats:italic>Schistosoma mansoni<\/jats:italic>\n                    and geohelminths, and urine samples were analyzed for\n                    <jats:italic>Schistosoma hematobium<\/jats:italic>\n                    . Hemoglobin concentrations were measured using a HemoCue hemoglobinometer on capillary blood samples. A total of 412 IDPs were enrolled in the study. Overall prevalence of at least one parasite was 25.7% (106\/412), of whom 91.5% (97\/106) had a single parasitic infection and 8.5% (9\/106) had two or more. Schistosomiasis was detected in 2.4% (10\/412) of participants and anemia was observed in 32.5% (134\/412). Soil-transmitted helminthiases were associated with inadequate handwashing practices (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.16\u20135.80) and inconsistent footwear use (AOR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.3\u20135.1). The observed prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiases and the significant burden of anemia underscore the need for screening and targeted interventions, including hygiene promotion; increased latrine accessibility; improved water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure; and consistent use of protective footwear among IDPs living in collective camps.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.4269\/ajtmh.26-0030","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,7]],"date-time":"2026-07-07T17:17:28Z","timestamp":1783444648000},"page":"493-498","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Prevalence of Parasitic Diseases among Internally Displaced Persons, Ethiopia, 2024"],"prefix":"10.4269","volume":"115","author":[{"given":"Yohannes Shimelis","family":"Masresha","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, 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