Department of Public Health, Kwara State Univesity, Malete, Nigeria
Hypothesis
Assessment of Preparedness and Community Based Intervention Strategies for Prevention and Control of Lassa Fever in Rural Malete, Kwara State
Author(s): Bilewu O Olaolu*, Nusirat Elelu, Adejumo A Adedapo, Ige Taiye and Yusuf F Issa
Background: The outbreak of Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) in the West African sub region in recent times had negative consequences on the health systems, international travels, movements and trades. Nigeria is still battling with a significant spread of Lassa Fever (LF) outbreak.
Aims: This study assessed preparedness and community based intervention strategies for prevention and control of Lassa fever in rural Malete, Kwara State.
Methodology: This was a descriptive cross sectional study carried out among. Two hundred fifty nine (259) people in rural Malete. Study respondents were selected using multistage sampling technique. A well structured, paper based, interviewer administered questionnaire w as used for data collection. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0, software package for.. View More»
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