
Above is the picture of the compound of Mrs. “N†on the third visit
Mrs. “N†then sent for her husband who was happily working in their nearby ground nut farm, the man gave a warm reception as he ordered for chicken to be slaughtered for us; we really had a good time with them.
I told them about their refuse dumping (disposal) in order to avoid air pollution and underground water pollution, I also told them the proper methods of waste disposal which will prevent fire outbreaks i.e by burying it.
I also tried to inquire if they have another health challenge apart from the snake bite, however I was able to discover that their one year old master Nanmwa Selman was having a mild fever which I promised to give them anti-malaria the following day and I did complied.
EVALUATION
The visit was a satisfactory and successful one because I was able to achieve my objectives.
FOURTH VISIT ON THE 3RD OF OCTOBER 2017
The aim of my fourth visit was to educate the family on the danger and complications of snake bite and other opportunity infections associated with snake bite.
I went on the fourth visit on October 3rd at about 9:00 am prompt, on reaching the house, Mrs. “N†was about taking her bath to prepare for Garkawa Market because it was on a Tuesday which was their market day, when she was told that I was around, she was filled with joy and she quickly run outside to welcome me in, I went with a friend who accompanied me to the house, then explained to her our purpose of visit and soon other neighbors started coming around showing their concerns on our routine visit which has really changed their entire community into a good looking and tidy place.
My fourth visit threw the entire community into joy after my health talk on the complications and prevention of bacterial infection along with snake bite which is as follows:
i. Result into amputation of the affected area
ii. Septic wound
iii. Nerves damage or tissue damage
iv. Severe anaemeg
v. Death sometime resulted
A woman asked a question about the role of government in snake bite victims as to assist like in the case of HIV/AIDS victims which I promised I am going to write to the government about it.
I finally offered my own personal intervention to the victim by giving them a rain boot and hand gloves. This makes her so excited, I also explained to her the danger signs of snake bite as bleeding from any of the following, Nose gum particularly heart wound, injection sites and scars, I discouraged the entire community from using toniquet during snake bite as first aid or use of black stone or traditional medication