Epidemiological assessment of schistosomiasis in the state of Pernambuco through a beta regression model

Introduction: Schistosomiasis is an endemic disease in 76 countries and affects about 240 million individuals. It ranks second among the most prevalent infectious and parasitic diseases in the world. Objective: To perform an epidemiological assessment of Schistosomiasis in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil, from 2007 to 2015. Methods: This is an observational analytical study with an eco-design, in which secondary data sources were used. Results: It was observed a decrease in the percentage of positive cases in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil, from 10.31 to 3.01%. It was found a direct association between the rate of schistosomiasis and a percentage of people vulnerable to poverty, percentage of the population in households with density > 2, and unemployment rate. We also found an inverse association between schistosomiasis and the percentage of the population in households with garbage collection, and aging rate. Conclusion: There is a need for actions that contemplate socioeconomic aspects, such as sanitation, vector control, health education and measure to improve overall quality of life and income of the population.