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Health Implications And The Problem Of Malaria Among Adult
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This study was carried out on the health implications and problems of malaria among adults in Nigeria. To achieve this 3 research objectives were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of all medical staff of selected hospitals in Abuja. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 65 respondents while 50 respondents were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Respondents for this study were obtained from the medical staff of selected hospitals in Abuja. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables and percentage. The result of the findings reveals that; the major causes of malaria among adults in Nigeria include; Mosquito bites, Temperature and precipitation, Malaria vectors, Pollutants, Blood Transfusion and Immune System Deficiency. And there are numerous effect of malaria on adults which depends on body system, however the most common include; anemia and jaundice, a sudden drop in blood pressure, a build-up of fluid in the lungs, acute respiratory distress syndrome, abnormally low blood sugar and acute renal failure. More so, the study disclosed that the measures for preventing the frequent prevalence of malaria among adults include; application of insect repellent to exposed skin, use of a mosquito net over the bed, spraying of insecticide or repellent in homes and spraying of pyrethrin in bedrooms. With respect to the research findings, the study recommends that non-governmental organizations (NGO) should fully participate in enlightenment campaign in the locality and cleaning of roads, gutters and drainages should be encouraged to stop the spread of malaria. Also, adults should endeavor to use insecticides in their houses to prevent the bite of mosquitoes. And they should also endeavor to use insecticides treated net to cover themselves in order to prevent mosquito bite. Additionally, adults should always keep their surroundings neat and bushes should always be clears as well as drainage systems.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background Of The StudyMalaria
has been the focus of multiple declarations, and a range of targets have
been set since the beginning of the millennium (WHO, 2015). In Africa`s
malaria endemic countries, an average of 30% of all outpatient clinic
visits are for malaria (Roll Back Malaria, 2008). In these same
countries, between 20% and 50% of all hospital admissions are a
consequence of malaria (Roll Back Malaria Partnership, 2013). With high
case-fatality ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background Of The StudyMalaria
has been the focus of multiple declarations, and a range of targets have
been set since the beginning of the millennium (WHO, 2015). In Africa`s
malaria endemic countries, an average of 30% of all outpatient clinic
visits are for malaria (Roll Back Malaria, 2008). In these same
countries, between 20% and 50% of all hospital admissions are a
consequence of malaria (Roll Back Malaria Partnership, 2013). With high
case-fatality ... Continue reading---
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