AWARENESS OF THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA (IWO OSUN STATE)

ABSTRACT

The transmission of malaria is significantly influenced by environmental factors. Consequently, the regulation of these variables can effectively decrease the burden of the illness. At the community level, environmental management strategies can be utilised to supplement existing approaches of malaria control in order to combat the disease. This study evaluates the existing understanding and methods used to regulate mosquito ecology and the environment for the purpose of controlling malaria in a rural, agricultural area of Osun state, Nigeria. A total of 408 respondents from the Iwo local government area were randomly selected for household surveys, while qualitative data was obtained through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that the inhabitants of Iwo possess a strong understanding of the connections between mosquitoes, the ecosystem, and malaria. The majority of participants indicated that cleaning the surrounding environment, removing vegetation near their homes, or eliminating stagnant water can effectively decrease mosquito populations. Additionally, 63% of respondents reported implementing at least one of these methods to safeguard themselves against malaria. Many respondents believe that these environmental management practices are effective for controlling malaria. However, it is uncertain whether these techniques are truly effective in reducing the populations of disease-carrying insects or decreasing the prevalence of malaria in different ecological habitats within local government areas. Additional investigation is warranted to ascertain the impact of various environmental management strategies on mosquito populations and malaria transmission in this area, and greater engagement in successful methods should be encouraged.

 

TABLE OF CONTENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

1.2 Statement of the Problem

1.3 Objective of the Study

1.4 Significance of Study

1.5 Research Questions

1.6 Research Hypotheses

1.7 Scope of the Study

CHAPTER TWO:REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Conceptual Review

2.2 Theoretical Review

2.3 Empirical Review

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Area of study

3.3 Population of the study

3.4 Sample size

3.5 Sampling Techniques

3.6 Instrumentation

3.7 Reliability of the instrument

3.8 Validity of the instrument

3.9  Procedure for Data Collection

3.10 Data Analysis Technique

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

4.1 Demographic Description of Data

4.2 Data Analysis

4.2.1 Hypothesis testing

4.3 Discussion of the Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion

5.2 Recommendations

REFERENCES

Appendix: Questionnaire