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Abstract:
Cholera remains a public health issue in Imo State, worsened by poor sanitation and water access. While studies highlight the role of awareness in managing cholera, there is limited research on the awareness, perception, and management strategies among crop farmers in the state. This study, therefore, investigates these factors among crop farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 crop farmers and data were collected through questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages. The findings of the study revealed that the mean age of the farmers were 50.96±14.69 years, with most (51.7%) being females, married (56.7%), have farming as their major occupation (66.7%), do not belong to any social organization (65.8%), and have an average household size of 5.00±3.00 persons. The result also shows that the respondents had 11.59±4.26 years of farming experience, earn a monthly income of #78191.66±22000.49, had farm size of 2.12±1.52 ha, and never had an extension visit (46.7%). The study equally shows that majority of the respondents (71.7%) are aware of cholera disease in the area, with 90.0% and 75.8% indicating that they became aware of cholera through town-centers and churches respectively. Also, dehydration (85.8%) was seen as the most frequent symptom of cholera. Further, majority of the respondents (65.0%) had favorable perception of cholera disease in the area and improved sanitation and hygiene practices (x ̅=3.48) was seen as the most management practice/strategy employed by the respondents in the area. Crop farmers in Imo State are aware and had favorable perception of cholera disease, and employed improved sanitation and hygiene practices in managing the disease in the State. Local governments and organizations should intensify efforts to promote sustainable sanitation and hygiene practices in farming communities.
Keywords: Awareness, Perception, Cholera disease, Management practices/strategies
Table of Content:
CERTIFICATION II
DEDICATION III
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IV
ABSTRACT V
TABLE OF CONTENTS VI
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background to the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the study 4
1.4 Justification of the study 4
CHAPTER TWO 6
LITERATURE REVIEW 6
2.1 Crop production: An overview 6
2.2 Overview of cholera epidemiology 7
2.3 Cholera in Nigeria 8
2.4 Cholera epidemic causes and risk factors in Nigeria 9
2.5 Challenges to prevention and control of cholera 11
2.6 Effects of cholera on agricultural production in Nigeria 13
2.7 Efforts to contain cholera outbreaks in Nigeria 14
2.8 Theoretical framework 15
2.8.1 Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) 16
2.8.2 Health Belief Model (HBM) 17
CHAPTER THREE 19
METHODOLOGY 19
3.1 Area of study 19
3.2 Population of the study 20
3.3 Sampling procedure and sample size 20
3.4 Method for data collection 21
3.5 Validation of instrument 21
3.6 Reliability of instrument 21
3.7 Measurement of variables 21
CHAPTER FOUR 23
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 23
4.1 Socio-economic characteristics of the respondents 23
4.2 Respondents’ awareness of cholera disease outbreaks 27
CHAPTER FIVE 33
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 33
5.1 Summary 33
5.2 Conclusion 34
5.3 Recommendations 34
REFERENCES 36
APPENDIX I 44
QUESTIONNAIRE 44
Section A: Socio-economic characteristics 44
Section B: Awareness of cholera disease 45
Section C: Perception of cholera disease outbreak 45
Section D: Management practices/strategies in handling cholera disease outbreaks 46
Introduction:
African nations have long been plagued by the high frequency of infectious diseases, which is also one of the leading causes of death in the continent. The number of fatalities linked to communicable diseases has decreased (by 1% annually) since 2010 (Dye, 2014) due to improved health system. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the statistics are likely to change, and the number will increase sporadically before 2050. One of the most communicable disease prevalent in Nigeria is Cholera (Eneh et al., 2024). The bacterium Vibrio cholerae causes acute diarrheal illness that is contracted by consuming contaminated food or water. According to Adagbada et al. (2012), the bacterium may live in any setting, and the sickness affects both genders and people of all ages. An individual could be asymptomatically infected with Vibrio cholerae; but, between 7 and 14 days after the infection, traces of the germs could start manifesting in the infected individual's feces. The disease is still a major threat to global public health and is often associated with poverty, inequality, and a lack of social development (WHO, 2015).
The main factors contributing to the spread of cholera are inadequate environmental conditions, unsafe water supply, poor sanitation, and improper waste management (WHO, 2015). Davies et al. (2017) posited that cholera is largely maintained and transmitted by human attitude and behavior, including living in a well-sanitized environment, preparing food to the proper temperature before eating, using sterilized water, and practicing good personal hygiene. Cases of cholera have been apparent in many West African nations. For instance, 36 people have died in Ghana from cholera, which has been related to an unsanitary environment and improper fecal disposal (Yankson, 2011). The country has seen around 4,190 cases of cholera. Nigeria reported 4,809 suspected cases and 156 deaths as of July 21, 2024, with a 3.2% case fatality ratio across 35 states and 192 local government areas (Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024). The deleterious consequences of a disastrous flood were mostly responsible for these reports. The nation's highest record to date is this one (Yankson, 2011).
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