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The Prevalence Of Malaria Seropositive And Seronegative Population Among Kwara State University
[A CASE STUDY OF MALETE STUDENTS.]
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1.4 Aim
To determine the prevalence of malaria seropositive and seronegative population among Kwara State University, Malete students.
1.5 Research objectives
Specific objectives
1.
To determine the prevalence of malaria infection among Kwara State
University (Kwasu) student. This was done using rapid diagnostic test
strip (RDT) to check for positivity and negativity among the populace.
2. To access the distribution of malaria according to aged and gender of the students.
3. To access the sensitivity and specificity of serology.
4.
To identify the most common form of Plasmodium spp (falciparum, vivax,
malariae or ovale) among the populace of Kwara State University (Kwasu)
student. This will the done by microscopic examination of the thin and
thick film made with the blood sample collected.
5. To identify
possible associations between the practices, socioeconomic
characteristics of the students and their malaria serological status.
This was done using questionnaire and conclusion was made from the
questionnaire.
1.6 Research hypotheses
Null hypotheses
1. There is no significance in both gender and aged of the students
1.7 Signifcance of the study
This
study will provide baseline data that will serve as a heuristic tool
for stakeholders involved in malaria eradication to meet their
objectives of the Roll Back Malaria programme. This will also provide
also a guide or a rationale for the sales of antimalarial drugs and
treatment of malaria especially Plasmodium falciparum from
epidemiological surveillance data. Also this study will contribute
relevant data to the Local Government, Federal Ministry of Health and
their developmental agencies on the drug status in the region, It would
also go a long way to remind practitioners on the current status of the
drug in the region in annual workshops or seminars.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT HERE ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]The two methods in routine use are light microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RTDs) (Giribaldi et al., 2004; WHO, 2008).a.
Light microscopic test: this is the direct microscopic visualization of
the parasite on the thick and thin blood smear of patients (WHO, 2010).
However, the risk of false negative microscopy is higher if the patient
has received a recent dose of an artemisinin derivative (Gobbi et al.,
2005). Microscopy can be used for speciation and quantification of
parasites ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]MicroscopyPreparation of Thick Blood FilmsA
drop of blood of each patients sample was placed at the centre of a
clean microscope slide. The cover of each syringe needle was used to
spread the blood drop in a circular motion to approximately a diameter
of 0.4cm.The slides were allowed to air dry (Cheesbrough, 2006).Preparation of 5% Giemsa in Phosphate Buffer (pH 7.2)5gram
of Giemsa powder was weighed using a weighing balance.0.41 gram of
Na2HPO4 and 0.65 gram of KH2PO4 was also weigh ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]Hypothesis Two: The There is no significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of academic status.Table 4.2 shows the calculated chi-square value of 1.98 at p > 0.05. Since the p-value is greater than 0.05, the null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of academic status is accepted. This means that there is no significant ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE5.0 DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSThis study determined the prevalence of malaria seropositive and seronegative population among Kwara State University, Malete students. Related literature review was made considering scholars explanation of the subject matter. Relevant data for the study was generated through laboratory experiment conducted by the researcher. Two research hypotheses were formulated and the hypotheses stated that (1) there is no significant difference in m ... Continue reading---
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