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Assesment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Cholera Prevention And Control
[A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS KWARA STATE, NIGERIA]
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APPENDIX IV
QUESTIONAIRE ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEGDE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES ON CHOLERA PREVENTION AND UTILISATION OF SALT SUGAR SOLUTION AMONG PEOPLE IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, ILORIN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
Dear Sir/ Ma,
This study is being undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices on cholera prevention and utilization of Salt Sugar Solution (SSS). The aim is to assess the level of knowledge on malaria prevention and utilization of SSS among people. It is also for the purpose of collecting information that will help in designing appropriate intervention for the prevention and control of cholera among people at home. It is important that you answer the following questions. There are no right or wrong ones; just answer to the best of your knowledge and ability.
Your name is not needed on the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is voluntary and you may withdraw from the study at any time. Research assistants will help me in making the questions easy to understand. Your honest answers are very important and I assure you that the answers will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
Thank you for your time.
Muhammad Bala.
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INSTRUCTION: Tick (√) in the box corresponding to the appropriate response.
CONSENT: I agree to participate in this study ( )
I decline to participate in this study ( )
SECTION 1: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
1. How old are you? (Tick only one box)
15 - 20 ( ) 21 – 30 ( ) 31 – 40 ( ) 41 – 50 ( )
2. Religion: Islam ( ) Christianity ( )
3. Ethnicity Yoruba ( ) Fulani ( ) Nupe ( ) Others ( )
4. What is the highest level of education that you have achieved? (Tick only one box)
Primary school ( ) Secondary school ( )
Tertiary school ( ) Others (e.g. Arabic school) ( ) None ( )
5. What is your main source of income?
Unemployed ( ) Housewife ( ) Farmer ( ) Trader ( ) Civil servant ( ) Student ( )
SECTION 2: KNOWLEDGE ON CHOLERA AND CHOLERA PREVENTION
1. Have you ever heard about cholera? Yes ( ) No ( )
2. What type of disease is cholera?
Serious illness ( ) Bacterial disease ( ) I don’t know ( )
3. Cholera can be transmitted to humans by?
Drinking contaminated water ( ) Eating contaminated food ( )
Eating a lot of mangoes ( ) Bite of mosquito ( )
Coming into close contact with a cholera patient ( )
4. The following are common signs and symptoms of cholera (Tick all that apply)
Diarrhea ( ) Nausea ( ) Vomiting ( ) Dehydration ( )
Weakness ( ) Muscle cramps ( ) Joints pain ( ) Shock ( )
Dizziness ( ) Others ( ) Do not know ( )
5. Do you agree that Cholera can kill if not treated?
Yes ( ) No ( ) I don’t know ( )
6. How soon after suspecting Cholera should one seek treatment?
Within 24 hours ( ) 2-3 days ( ) 4-6 days ( )
7 days or more ( ) I don’t Know ( )
7. What do you think can be done if someone has Cholera?
Go to hospital ( ) Take herbs ( )
Self-medication ( ) Do nothing ( )
8. Do you think it is necessary to take SSS during Cholera episode?
Necessary ( ) Not necessary ( ) I don’t know ( )
9. Which of these are ways to prevent Cholera? (Tick all that apply)
Improve sanitation ( ) Cook food properly before eating ( )
Personal hygiene ( ) Washing hands before eating ( )
Taking Salt Sugar Solution (SSS) ( ) I don’t know ( )
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT IS COMIG SOON ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] APPENDIX ICONSENT FORMI am MUHAMMAD BALA from the Department of Community Health Science Kwara State University Malete hereby to conduct a study on knowledge, attitudes and practice on cholera prevention and control utilization of Salt Sugar Solution (SSS) among people living in Ilorin metropolis. The study is trying to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on cholera prevention among people of Ilorin metropolis and also to investigate factors affecting SSS utilization during cholera epi ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX C - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX IIIBUDGET AND EXPENDITUREEstimated Budget: N 53,500 ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]APPENDIX IIWORK PLAN ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEGDE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON CHOLERA PREVENTION AND UTILISATION OF SALT SUGAR SOLUTION AMONG PEOPLE LIVING IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, ILORIN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Cholera preparedness workshop held from 31st May – 1st June, 2017 in Abuja to develop Cholera preparedness plan as the season set in. NCDC/partners provided onsite support in Kwara, Zamfara and Kebbi States. NCDC/partners are providing onsite support in Borno State. Cholera Preparedness Checklist sent to all States to assess their level of preparedness with recommendations for prevention of and response to an outbreak. RDT procured by NCDC and WHO currently being prepositioned in affected ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW2.1 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CHOLERAThe word cholera comes from the Greek ‘khole’ meaning ‘illness from bile [9].’ The first notable reports specifically referencing cholera come from John Snow of London, England, and Filippo Pacini of Florence, Italy. Both reports come from 1854. Pacini was the first to identify V. cholera as the etiologic agent of cholera, though his discovery was not widely known until Robert Koch publicized his own independ ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]To compensate for attrition or non-response rate, a response rate of 80% is anticipated the sample size will be calculated using the formula: ns = n 0.8Where, n = calculated sample size ns = sample size to compensate for attrition and non-response 0.8 = Taken that 80% response rate is anticipatedThen,n ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. “Cholera – Vibrio cholerae Infection.†July 30, 2013. http://www.cdc.gov/cholera/general/index.html Accessed December 5, 2014 2. Babaniyi OA. Oral Rehydration of Children with Diarrhoea in Nigeria: a 12-year Review of Impact on Morbidity and Mortality from Diarrhoeal Diseases and Diarrhoeal Treatment Practices. J Trop Pediatr. 20111;37(2):57–63. [PubMed]3. Coppo A, Colombo M, Pazzani C. Vibrio cholerae ... Continue reading---
