A cholera outbreak in a rural north central Nigerian community: an unmatched case-control study

Dan-Nwafor, Chioma; Ogbonna, Uzoma; Onyiah, Pamela; Gidado, Saheed; Adebobola, Bashorun; Nguku, Patrick; Nsubuga, Peter

doi:10.1186/s12889-018-6299-3

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“…Olarenwaju (27) reported that in the study of cholera he carried out in Ile-Ife Nigeria, hot spots clusters of cholera cases were seen mainly in areas of very high to high population densities. In the same vein, Dan-Nwafor et al (16) reported that in a study on cholera carried out in Kwali (FCT, North-central part of Nigeria), cholera infections was termed "disease of poverty" because of its association with overcrowded and unclean environmental condition. This was also observed in Durumi community.…”

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“…This was also observed in Durumi community. Dan-Nwafor et al (16) had also pointed out the need to apply caution by utilizing the "non-touch technique" in the burial practices there is no significant difference in the mean knowledge of preventive measures score between the different age groups is rejected. This shows that there is significant difference in the mean knowledge of preventive measures score between the different age groups.…”

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“…Dan-Nwafor et al (16) revealed that in a study on cholera carried out in a district in North central Nigeria, the people lacked sufficient knowledge and control awareness of cholera. Denue and colleagues (13) also reported that despite the huge public health impact of cholera, Way to the northeast, and Ahmadu Bello Way to the southeast.…”

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Knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst urban residents of a district in Abuja: The pivotal role of health education

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Abraham²

2020

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Objectives: Cholera is endemic in many Africa countries including Nigeria, where it is still endemic despite all the control measures put in place. It is still a disease of public health importance. The northern parts of Nigeria been implicated in the recent spike in cholera cases in Nigeria. Durumi, one of the communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been observed to have cases of cholera in recent times but with paucity of data on the occurrence of the disease in Durumi. This study examined the knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst the residents of Durumi to get baseline information and ascertain the role of health education in curtailing cholera in the community.Methods: A Descriptive (cross-sectional) survey design. Multistage sampling was used to select 360 participants (171 females and 159 males) and a self-developed validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages and inferential statistics of Chi-square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 significant levels.Results: Knowledge of cholera significant (p-value .000<0.05); age group below 50 years contributed higher percentage scores than those above 50 years old. Awareness of preventive measures to cholera also significant (p-value .000<0.05); the age group below 50 years contributed higher scores than those above 50 years old. Findings suggest insufficient knowledge and awareness of preventive measures of cholera for age > 50 years.Conclusion: Durumi residents appear to have adequate knowledge and awareness of cholera preventive measures. Targeted health education may be employed to prevent cholera in Durumi. Keywords: Cholera, knowledge, prevention, Abuja, health education

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Knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst urban residents of a district in Abuja: The pivotal role of health education

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2020

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“…Globally, an estimated 3 -5 million cholera cases and 28,000 -150,000 deaths occur yearly (7,8). Recent estimations also fall within this range with Cholera killing an estimated 95, 000 persons per year and sickening more than 2.86 million people annually (9).…”

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Three Consecutive Waves of Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia (2015- 2017): Explanatory Analysis

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Biru²

2020

Ethiop J Health Sci

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BACKGROUND: Cholera is an acute epidemic infectious disease. It is characterized by watery diarrhea, extreme loss of fluid and electrolytes, and severe dehydration. Ethiopia faced three consecutive waves of cholera outbreaks: nearly all regional states and city administrations, with the exception of one, were affected. The study was conducted with the aim of describing the epidemiology of the outbreak within the defined three years.METHODS: Secondary data review was conducted along with explanatory methods of analysis individual patient data reported from different corners of the country in the time period of 2015 –2017. Cases were identified using the case definition stated on the national guideline for cholera control in Ethiopia.RESULT: A total of 36,154 cholera cases and 246 deaths were reported (overall case-fatality rate [CFR=0.7%] affecting all regions of the country except Gambella). The outbreak began in 2015 with 238 cases and 2 deaths [CFR=0.8%]. The largest outbreak during the period under this study occurred in 2016, with 29,338 cases and 188 deaths [CFR=0. 6%]. Following a decline in disease occurrence, the country experienced a resurgence of epidemic cholera during 2017 (6,578 cases and 56 deaths; CFR, 0.9%), which declined rapidly to a few cases. AR was higher in males [37.01/100,000] and persons in the age group of 15–44years [44.10/100,000] in 2016.CONCLUSION: The outbreak affected nearly every corner of the country. Taken together, the epidemiological trends of cholera in Ethiopia showed an annual decrement in frequency and length of outbreaks during the 3 years under review. The recent decreases in cholera case counts may reflect cholera control measures put in place by public health authorities of the national Ministry of Health.

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“…An estimated 1.4 to 4.0 million cases of cholera were reported between 2008¬2012, in 69 cholera-endemic nations [3]. This infection leaves about 21,000 to 143,000 people dead each year [3][4][5][6][7][8]. This estimate is contrasted by Chioma et al [9], who stated that in 2019, the globally estimated number of cholera cases range from 3 to 5 million with 28,000 to 150,000 deaths yearly.…”

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An Overview of Cholera Epidemiology: A Focus on Africa; with a Keen Interest on Nigeria

Tarh

2020

IJTDH

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Cholera is still a problem in the world today. A huge population of deaths due to cholera disease still occur in Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria most especially), Asia, the Americas and other developing countries, where approximately 1.7 billion inhabitants are still served by faecally polluted water sources. Approximately, 2.4 billion inhabitants of these areas of the world lack the majorly required sanitary conditions of living. Legros, asserts that, as of 2019, about forty-seven countries of the globe, are still affected by cholera. Raw or undercooked, contaminated seafood, serves as a vehicle for the transmission (especially to non-endemic areas). A Case Fatality Rate of 4.87% was recorded from 34 Local Government Areas of Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano and Zamfara state in Nigeria by the 34th week, in 2018, while 298 confirmed cases and 38 deaths (CFR 1.5%) were recorded from three Local Government Areas in two States (Adamawa & Borno) by Epidemiological week 41 in 2019. Cholera in some cases is regarded as a “disease of the poor” because the populations most affected are those that cannot afford to provide the basic health facilities for themselves. For example, waste management systems, and good accommodation with toilet facilities (the living and health conditions of the people) are wanting. In 2017, A Global Roadmap to 2030 was launched by the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC Ending Cholera) to decrease the death rate due to cholera by 90%. By so doing, the disease can be eradicated from at least half of the 47 cholera-affected countries. The objectives of this roadmap are: to fortify health systems, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and to coordinate different ways by which cholera can be controlled in these countries by 2030 (ensuring early detection and prompt response to contain outbreaks). This review aimed to understand the epidemiology of cholera in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large, to access the level of spread, management and preventive measures so far implemented in the endemic regions.

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A cholera outbreak in a rural north central Nigerian community: an unmatched case-control study

Cited by 38 publications

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Knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst urban residents of a district in Abuja: The pivotal role of health education

Knowledge of cholera and its prevention amongst urban residents of a district in Abuja: The pivotal role of health education

Three Consecutive Waves of Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia (2015- 2017): Explanatory Analysis

An Overview of Cholera Epidemiology: A Focus on Africa; with a Keen Interest on Nigeria

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