Table 3 Focus group discussion responses to perceived symptoms of STH and schistosomiasis
| Â | STH | Schistosomiasis |
|---|---|---|
Perceived symptoms | Malnourished appearance | Dizziness |
| Â | Enlargement of belly | Fainting |
| Â | Stomachache | Foaming at the mouth |
| Â | Vomiting | Going crazy/Insanity |
| Â | Loss of appetite | Enlargement of belly |
| Â | Body aches | Paleness |
| Â | Weakness | Blood in stool |
| Â | Blurring of eyesight | Â |
| Â | Frequent spitting | Â |
| Â | Anal itching | Â |
| Â | Worms crawling out of body orifices | Â |