Prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections and association with hygiene knowledge among primary schoolchildren in Salahutu and Leihitu districts, Central Maluku regency, Indonesia.

The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections and to determine the association with hygiene knowledge among primary schoolchildren in Central Maluku regency, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among fourth- and fifth-grade primary schoolchildren during May to June 2015. Stool specimens were examined using direct and modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining methods.