Assessment Of The Importance Of Hygienists Practices In The Prevention And Control Of Water Borne Infection

Water adulteration is a major public health problem which affects the quality of life of people especially, school children. Water borne diseases are serious health hazards and major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing countries of which Nigeria is one. The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies for enhancing the hygiene practices needed by water vendors in public primary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. The study was carried out in a descriptive survey research design. 

A total of 134 respondents were selected from the population figure out of which the sample size was determined. The primary source of data collected was mainly the use of a structured questionnaire which was designed to elicit information on the assessment of the importance of Hygienists practices in the prevention and control of water borne infection. The data collected will be analyzed using frequency table, percentage and mean score analysis while the nonparametric statistical test (Chi-square) was used to test the formulated hypothesis using SPSS (statistical package for social sciences). The results indicated that the respondents were in agreement with strategies that water vendors would adopt to enhance their hygiene practices. The findings of the study would enable the Health Ministry authorities to be aware and appreciate the roles and problems of water vendors.