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The Prevalence Of Malaria Among Children In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This project work
focuses on the prevalence of malaria among children 0-5 years in Oredo
Local Government Area. This study will cover areas and quarters in Oredo
Local Government Area, Benin City, as sample study where resident’s
opinion will be sampled.
However, there is delimitation of this study to just 3 area as a result of time constraint and means of transportation.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Children: Plural child. Children are human who is not yet an adult.
Fever: Fever is an abnormally high body temperature and also the state of nervous excitement.
Malaria: Is a disease causing recurrent fever it is also a serious disease carried by mosquito to which causes periods of fever.
Parasite: This is an organism that live inside or outside living organism and derives its nutrients.
Prevalence: This is a condition that is common or widespread.
Protozoan: These are microscopic and unicellular organism found in both marine and fresh water.
Symptoms: Symptoms is a change in the body or mind which is the sign of a disease.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria among children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Research questions were formulated using the questionnaire as research instrument. One hundred and fifty respondents were used as sample study to determine the prevalence of malaria in the area. Result showed that lack of awareness and poverty leads to the spread of malaria among children and leading to death of the children in Oredo Local Government Area. Use of insectici ... Continue reading---
