Survey of knowledge, Attitudes and practices of the inhabitants of Danbatta and Kumbotso LGAs of Kano State, Nigeria.
- Author Sa’adatu Hayatuddeen
- Co-Author Umar Yahaya Abdullahi, Mukhtar Mohammed Dauda
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- Country : Nigeria
- Subject : Microbiology
Keywords : Lymphatic filariasis; Danbatta; Kumbotso; participants; endemic community
Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis is a major cause of permanent disability in many tropical and subtropical Countries of the World including Nigeria. Machineries have been put in place globally to eliminate LF by the year 2020 through MDA, vector control and morbidity control. This study investigated the level of awareness of LF, control strategies and educational status of the inhabitants of two Local Government Areas of Kano State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to116 individuals in the two LGAs. Demographic. Socio – economic and knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) data of the individuals were obtained. Analysis of data from questionnaire administered and retrieved from Danbatta and Kumbotso LGAs showed that 44.9% and 80.6% of the participants do not have knowledge about LF. In Danbatta LGA, 87.1% uses mosquito treated nets to prevent mosquito bites, 3.4% uses neem leaves and 9.5% uses repellent. However, more than 65% uses net in Kumbotso LGA. 59.5% of the participants in Danbatta have no formal education. For greater understanding of LF, there’s need for an enhancement in the delivery of health education and information as well as mass campaigns in endemic communities.
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