Levels of Itns Use among the Jiggery and Tea Workers in the Prevention of Malaria in South Mugirango Sub -Count, Kisi, Kenya.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Background; More than half of respondents understudy aged between18-49 years are at risk of contracting malaria infection due improper use of ITNs at various levels in South Mugirango Sub County, Kisii , Kenya. This is due to the house structures in which the Jaggery and tea workers were living in. Published data on ITNs use among the Jaggery and tea workers at various levels in South Mugirango Sub County Kisii Kenya are limited. The purpose of this study is to establish the levels of ITNs use among the Jaggery and tea workers. Methods; A descriptive cross sectional study was used, where South Mugirango was purposively selected. The study systematically and randomly selected and interviewed 209 Jaggery and tea workers on ITNs use. Qualitative methods were used to investigate their levels of ITNs use.Data was collected by use of Structured Questionnaire, Focused Group Discussion and Key Informant Interviews to obtain views. Results; A total of 209 Jaggery and tea workers were selected and interviewed; 116 (56%) males and 93 (44%) females, about 37.80% were found living in semi-permanent structures, where by over 100% of non users were male aged between 18-28 years and single with no formal education. Also 64.7% by occupation were tea workers and among the non users of ITNs were found using them as tea carrying baskets to the tea buying centers. On house structures 94.1% of non users lived in grass thatched with 70.6% found living in one roomed house and this led to low use of ITNs and this was attributed to their level of income. There was a positive relationship between gender and education on ITNs use (P<0.001,) respectively. There was also significant relationship between cost, accessibility and house structure and ITNs use (P<0.0010) while age and marital status were not statistically significant. Conclusion and recommendations; the study concludes that various levels of house structures determines use of ITNs among the Jaggery and tea workers. Therefore the study recommends; (a) Policy review on housing so that the government can give subsidies to low income earners to improve their living conditions. (b) Intensive health awareness training to improve ITNs use at various levels with emphasis on proper use.
Authors and Affiliations
Masta Ondara Omwono, Justus Osano Osero, Alloys Sigar Stevn Orago, Taratisio Ndwiga, Rose Nyanchama Orure
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