Issues in Malaria Communication in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria

Okpoko, Chinwe Catherine; Aniwada, Elias

doi:10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n1p285

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“…However, this kind of activity is good, it only needed to be expanded to clean the Anopheles mosquitoes breeding places like in along river, water springs, hoard puddles, hoard unused fish ponds, and to reduce twigs / midribs so that the sunlight could penetrate through those places . Research in Enugu Southeast Nigeria concluded that there is a need for audience-specific communication and attitudinal change to ensure the uptake improvement [19]. Malaria control socialization in Kulonprogo and Magelang were delivered as one of malaria vector control efforts.…”

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Various Mosquitoes Species and Control Efforts in Villages with Malaria Problem at Menoreh Hill Central Java

Ikawati¹,

Sunaryo²,

Prastawa³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 5th Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference (UPHEC 2019)

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Menoreh Hill is located in Central Java and divide two provinces and three districts namely Purworejo and Magelang District of Central Java Province and Kulonprogo District of Yogyakarta Province. The height of this area is about 1000 m asl. In this area, Malaria is one of problematic diseases. Nevertheless, Magelang district got the National Malaria Elimination Certificate in 2014, while Purworejo and Kulonprogo are still in malaria pre elimination phase. The aims of this research are to describe various species of mosquitoes and mosquitoes control efforts specially genus Anopheles. The Data were collected from entomological survey using a technique based on WHO guidelines. Catching the mosquitoes was done twice, each was done all night in two different villages which both located in Menoreh and had malaria problem. The research was done in July-October 2018. The mosquitoes that had been caught were then identified and checked for their parousity to estimate the average age of the mosquitos. Focus Group Discussion was done to get the information about mosquitoes control that had been done in the community. The result of this research : genus of mosquitoes found in menoreh hill were Anopheles, with species An. maculatus, An. balabacensis, An. aconitus, An. vagus, An. flavirostris, An. barbirostris, An,minimus, An. kochi, An.limosus. genus Culex, Armigeres, Aedes and Uranotaenia. Anopheles balabacensis and An. aconitus in Kulonprogo have reached enough to transmit malaria. Impregnated Threatening Nets (ITN), Indoors Residual Spraying (IRS), lavaciding, household insecticides and community service were mosquitoes control that had been done. Towards malaria elimination and to maintain malaria elimination status in Menoreh Hill area Anopheles vector need to be monitored regularly. Anopheles balabacensis in dry season in Kulonprogo had reached enough age to transmit malaria. Combinations of several ways to control mosquitoes had been done by people in menoreh hill.

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Various Mosquitoes Species and Control Efforts in Villages with Malaria Problem at Menoreh Hill Central Java

Ikawati¹,

Sunaryo²,

Prastawa³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 5th Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference (UPHEC 2019)

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“…Studies have shown that exposure to behaviour change communication (BCC) is a positive predictor of LLIN use ( 3 , 4 , 5 ), and effective in raising public awareness and knowledge of malaria ( 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ). This is important because misconceptions about the cause of malaria often result in rejection of promoted malaria control measures ( 9 , 11 , 12 ) However, there are other variables such as place of residence that affect use of nets.…”

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Rural-Urban Differentials in Access to Behaviour Change Communication and Use of Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets and Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy in Southeast Nigeria

Nwachukwu

Anorue

Ajaero

2022

Ethiop J Health Sci

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BACKGROUND፡ As Malaria continues to take a heavy toll on the life and economy of Nigerians, The National Malaria Elimination Programme uses behaviour change communication (BCC) to promote the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets (LLIN) and Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) to combat malaria. This study examined the impact of BCC on the use of LLIN and ACT in Southeast Nigeria.METHODS: A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 480 respondents in urban and rural communities across five states. Analysis of data was done using percentages, chi-square and logistic regression.RESULTS: Findings showed weak effect of BCC on LLIN and ACT use despite achieving high (93.75%) exposure. Only 45.1% and 45.7% of the respondents used LLIN and ACT respectively. Urban residents were found to sleep under LLINs and use ACTs more than rural dwellers. Regression results showed that newspapers (OR=1.341) and the Internet (OR=3.216) increased the odds of LLIN use in the rural areas and magazines (OR=1.837) in the urban areas. Television (OR=2.375; P=0.002) and the Internet (OR=6.063; P=0.001) increased the odds of ACT use in the urban areas. Education was found to be a positive predictor of LLIN use in the rural (OR=4.645; P=0.011) and urban areas (OR=6.102) as well as ACT use in the rural (OR=7.268; p=0.002) and urban areas (0R=6.145; P=0.009). CONCLUSION: Access to behaviour change communication though very high has not achieved the desired behaviour change. The National Malaria Elimination Programme should produce appropriate messages to address barriers to LLIN and ACT use.

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“…It is pertinent to note that these traditional arts and craft industries are always an important aspect of culture. They constitute viable cultural attractions Okpoko and Okpoko (2002) noted that cultural attractions are indispensable components of tourism development schemes. They provide a foundation upon which tourist trade should be built.…”

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The Isuochi Artisans: Implications of Traditional Arts and Crafts of Isuochi People for Tourism Development in Abia State, Nigeria

2020

JTHS

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Man overtime has demonstrated good knowledge of her environment, and as such explores environmental resources in other to satisfy his needs. Isuochi is a community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State that is known to possess skills, which remained distinct with them especially in traditional arts and crafts industries. These artisans are resourceful and productive and are now almost self-sufficient people. However, traditional arts and crafts are gradually going into extinction for two reasons. First, the youths often migrate to urban areas in search of white-collar jobs and thus, the art is left solely in the hands of aged and elderly persons. Secondary, imported and second-hand materials, as well as their cheapness, has made most people not to patronise local crafts. These factors among others gave rise to our interest in documenting the traditional arts and crafts of Isuochi. It is believed that if not documented, over time, the arts would only be remembered in myths and stories as in some African phenomenon. To successfully prosecute the study, ethnographic research method was employed. The researchers also used participant-as-observer. Here, the intents and purpose of the study were made known to local craftsmen work and relevant questions useful for achieving the research objectives were asked. Enlightened Isuochi elders were also interviewed. This paper, therefore, attempts to examine the traditional arts and crafts industries in Isuochi with a view to understanding their implications for tourism development.2 Research MethodsThe method adopted for this research is an ethnographic approach. Commenting on the importance of ethnographic research Nzei, (1994) note that ethnography is very important in contemporary society's development most especially as the extent tradition cultures are fast disappearing. Ethnography, however, provides articulate its methodological presentation. This makes its discoveries to be relevant to specific methods.Therefore, in the course of this study, the researchers carried out an ethnographic study on the contemporary life of Isuochi people and this involved the collection of relevant oral information from the knowledgeable elders. The researchers also used participant-as-observer. Here, the intents and purpose of the study were made known to local craftsmen work and relevant questions useful for achieving the research objectives were asked. Enlightened Isuochi elders were also interviewed. On the other hand, pictorial pieces of evidence were used to portrayal our points. Finally, relevant library materials were also reviewed for empirical purposes.

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Issues in Malaria Communication in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria

Abstract: Communication plays an important part in health promotion. Malaria affects millions of people worldwide, and is a major

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Various Mosquitoes Species and Control Efforts in Villages with Malaria Problem at Menoreh Hill Central Java

Various Mosquitoes Species and Control Efforts in Villages with Malaria Problem at Menoreh Hill Central Java

Rural-Urban Differentials in Access to Behaviour Change Communication and Use of Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets and Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy in Southeast Nigeria

The Isuochi Artisans: Implications of Traditional Arts and Crafts of Isuochi People for Tourism Development in Abia State, Nigeria

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