Fumigation of Schools for COVID-19 Prevention in Nigeria: The Need for a Rethink

Oyeyemi, Abisoye; Adesina, Adedotun Daniel; Ogoina, Dimie

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.20-1037

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“…According to the participant, for non-metallic surfaces, disinfect with 1 part of 5.25% household bleach in 99parts of water wait until dry and then rinse with water. This finding is consistent with Oyeyemi, Adesina and Ogoina (2020), which states that "many state governments and school owners are fumigating their schools as a measure of disinfecting the school environment and ensuring safe resumption of academic activities".…”

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COVID-19 Prevention in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Helen¹,

Tari²,

Data³

2021

International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology

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Introduction: Corona virus disease affects all segment of present-day society regardless of age, sex and societal status as well as environment. Objective: This article explored possible measures that would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in elementary and secondary school environments. Method: A qualitative study utilizing exploratory descriptive approach. Online social media platforms-were exploited for data collection with voluntary, yet eligible 36 participants drawn from the teaching and healthcare fields between 1st of April to 4sht of May 2020. Data analysis: Participants` responses were transcribed verbatim and a line-by-line thematic analysis was conducted to identify emerging themes. Finding: Five themes and thirteen (13) sub-themes emerged namely: Preventive measures: awareness and knowledge creation: effective information and management system: availability of drugs and other amenities: monitoring and evaluation. Conclusion: If the aforementioned measures are adopted, though COVID-19 will leave with mankind as other infectious diseases for a period until science can discover means to eradicate, the fast spreading rate will be reduced to a very low ebb and educational activities would be uninterrupted, since there would not be further closure of elementary and secondary schools in Bayelsa State.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

COVID-19 Prevention in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Helen¹,

Tari²,

Data³

2021

International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology

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“…Fumigation of home and environment can be employed for the treatment of respiratory symptoms. 31 Home remedies such as ginger tea, lemon tea, and moringa tea, Haregresa ( Zehneria scabra ), Damakese ( Ocimum lamiifolium hochst ) are the most commonly used home remedies to treat respiratory tract symptoms. 32 …”

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“…30 Fumigation of home and environment can be employed for the treatment of respiratory symptoms. 31 Home remedies such as ginger tea, lemon tea, and moringa tea, Haregresa (Zehneria scabra), Damakese (Ocimum lamiifolium hochst) are the most commonly used home remedies to treat respiratory tract symptoms. 32 Foods and diets that specially used in the case of respiratory tract infections are also one of the common modalities that are employed in the treatment of respiratory tract infections.…”

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Perception Towards COVID-19 Related Symptoms and Traditional Medicine Used for Their Management Among Patients and Their Attendants in Ethiopian Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Tegegne¹,

Mulugeta²,

Genetu³

et al. 2022

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Background Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists and researchers are highly engaged in the discovery and production of vaccines and specific treatments for COVID-19. In China, the National Health Commission has declared the use of herbal medicine combined with Western medicine as a treatment for COVID-19 and has issued many guidelines on herbal medicine-related therapies. Ethiopians have a variety of medicinal herbs to treat various viral diseases. Hence, this study aimed to assess the perception of the respondent towards COVID-19 related symptoms and traditional medicine practice for their management. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was done among 423 patients and patient attendants at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from August 6 to 27, 2021. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and the data were entered into Epi Info 7 and then analyzed with SPSS 20. The association between the independent and dependent variables was explained using chi-square test. Results A total of 423 respondents participated in the study; 414 (97.9%) participants heard about COVID-19 and responded correctly to the chief clinical symptoms. Fever is the most perceived symptom, reported by 378 (91.3) respondents, and the least reported symptom was loss of taste and smell by 30 (7.2%) respondents. This study showed that home remedies were practiced by 323 of the total respondents, and herbal medicines were the second most and practiced by 316 respondents. Monthly income and perceived knowledge about chief symptoms were statistically significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the use of complementary and alternative medicine for the management of COVID-19 related symptoms. Conclusion This study found that most of the respondents have knowledge about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and the traditional medicine is being practiced by most of the study participants as a management for COVID-19 and related symptoms.

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“…Hence, its maximum exposure should be limited to 0.5 ppm, and it must be used with other disinfection procedures and health and safety protocols ( Alimohammadi and Naderi, 2020 ; Grignani et al, 2021; Mazur-Panasiuk et al, 2021 ; Merks et al, 2021 ; Moreno et al, 2021 ; Yano et al, 2020 ). Ozone dosage of 1 ppm has been reported to disinfect indoor air from SARS-CoV-2 by 90% within an hour, in conditions of 25°C and 60% - 80% relative humidity ( Yano et al, 2020 ; Oyeyemi et al, 2020 ). Fumigation with 0.5 ppm and 160 µg m −3 of O 3 has also been reported to disinfect surfaces and indoor air, respectively, from SARS-CoV-2 ( Cao et al, 2021 ; Percivalle et al, 2021 ).…”

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Elucidating the role of environmental management of forests, air quality, solid waste and wastewater on the dissemination of SARS-CoV-2

Stietiya

2022

Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances

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Fumigation of Schools for COVID-19 Prevention in Nigeria: The Need for a Rethink

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

COVID-19 Prevention in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

COVID-19 Prevention in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Perception Towards COVID-19 Related Symptoms and Traditional Medicine Used for Their Management Among Patients and Their Attendants in Ethiopian Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elucidating the role of environmental management of forests, air quality, solid waste and wastewater on the dissemination of SARS-CoV-2

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