The Prevalence Of Malaria Seropositive And Seronegative Population Among Kwara State University
[A CASE STUDY OF MALETE STUDENTS.]

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This 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 malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of age, and (2) there is no significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of academic status. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square and t-test statistics. Decisions were taken in the study based at 0.05 level of significance.
This chapter contains the discussion of findings, conclusion of the study, recommendations for relevant stakeholders and suggestions for further studies.
Discussion of Findings
The study determined the prevalence of malaria seropositive and seronegative population among Kwara State University, Malete students. This study found a significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of age and this corroborates the work of Simonsen (1999) who reported that case of malaria is among adult above the age of 30. This result corroborates the work of WHO (2013) who reported that malaria mortality rates of adult was about 47% globally and by 54% in the WHO African Region between 2000 and 2013. This means that ones’ age level determines whether one will have malaria or not. Furthermore, this study found at significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of gender. This result supported the earlier work of Duffy (2007) who found that women and girls are more susceptible to malaria.
On the final note, this study found a non- significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of academic status. This means that academic level does not determine whether one will have malaria or not. With respect to the two methods adopted in analyzing malaria paracitaemia, microscopy seems to the most effective.
5.1 Conclusion
This determined the prevalence of malaria seropositive and seronegative population among Kwara State University, Malete students. Therefore based on the findings from this study, it was concluded that;
1.    There is significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of age
2.    There is no significant difference in malaria seropositive individual among Kwara State University Students on the basis of academic status.
5.2 Recommendation
Based on the results of data study and tested hypotheses, it is hereby recommended that:
1.    There should be roll back malaria campaign by the Government and medial so as to further reduce the rate of malaria in our society. 
2.    There should be orientation for our youth and young adults on the need to frequently check their malaria status to avoid malaria incidence. 
3.    Medical practitioners and medical laboratory scientists should be sensitized on the effectiveness of Microscopy in the determination of malaria seropositivity or seronegativity.
5.3 Suggestions for Further Studies
This study determined the prevalence of malaria seropositive and seronegative population among Kwara State University, Malete students. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends;
1.     Dynamics of Drug-Resistant Plasmodium falciparum in Areas of Seasonal Malaria Transmission
2.    Factors affecting mothers’ health care seeking behaviour for childhood illnesses in a rural Nigerian setting
3.    Knowledge and practices for preventing severe malaria in Nigeria.
4.    Malaria control and treatment strategies among school children in Ilorin, Nigeria.