KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA

Ukatu V.E.; Nnamani J.O.

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Online Published: 26 Jan 2025

JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 93-98

KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA

Ukatu V.e., Nnamani J.o..

Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis infection has been reduced below sustainable level in Kalgo LGA due to the success of Mass Drug Administration (MDA). However, the morbidities due to the disease remain. This study is aimed at assessing the knowledge and socio-economic burden of lymphatic filariasis in Kalgo LGA of Kebbi State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study was carried out between December, 2018 – March, 2019using a semi structured questionnaire. It was a descriptive, analysis was done using frequency tables, pie chart and percentages. Out of 401 participants, comprising of both affected and unaffected persons, 16.01% attributed the cause of the disease to stepping on charms, 17.0% to poor personal hygiene, 20.0% to witchcraft, 24.0% to act of God, 14.0% to contaminated water and 9.0% to Guinea worm infestation. None identified mosquito bite as the cause of the plaque. Many linked prevention of the disease to cultural, traditional, spiritual and supernatural consequences. Knowledge of economic consequences was high among the suffers. They agreed that it has negative impact on marriage prospects; however, stigmatization by the community and family members was low. Knowledge of lymphatic filariasis is very low in the area and there is dire need for health education on the disease in the communities.

Key words: Lymphatic filariasis, knowledge, socio-economic impact, Kalgo, Kebbi State.

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V.e. U, J.o. N. KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 93-98.

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V.e. U, J.o. N. KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . JIRLS. 2024; 6(2): 93-98.

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V.e. U, J.o. N. KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . JIRLS. (2024), [cited January 26, 2025]; 6(2): 93-98.

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V.e., U. & J.o., . N. (2024) KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . JIRLS, 6 (2), 93-98.

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V.e., Ukatu, and Nnamani J.o.. 2024. KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 93-98.

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V.e., Ukatu, and Nnamani J.o.. "KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA ." Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences 6 (2024), 93-98.

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V.e., U. & J.o., . N. (2024) KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDENS OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS MORBIDITIES IN KALGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA . Journal of Innovative Research in Life Sciences, 6 (2), 93-98.


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