KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS PREVENTION OF CHOLERA AMONG RESIDENTS OF SEMBULE VILLAGE RUBAGA DIVISION, KAMPALA DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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Knowledge on prevention of cholera, Residents of Sembule village Rubaga, Division, Kampala districtAbstract
Background.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholera. Uganda is one of the countries where cities are prone to cholera outbreaks. This study assessed the knowledge towards prevention of cholera among residents of Sembule village Rubaga division, Kampala district.
Methodology.
The study employed a cross-sectional study design with a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected from a sample size of 50 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires written in the English language with open and close-ended questions as data collection tools along with observation. Data analysis was done manually using tally sheets, pens, and papers and then entered in a computer program Microsoft Word, presented in tables and figures, and then interpreted.
Study findings.
Most (43%) of the respondents were aged between 18-23 years of age, (64%) of the respondents being female. The study participants unveiled good knowledge about the prevention of cholera because all of the participants had heard of cholera, 64% mentioned poor hygiene and sanitation as the main predisposing factor, 74% knew the cause of cholera was germs,76% knew cholera can spread through eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
Conclusion.
The study participants unveiled good knowledge about the prevention of cholera in view of the fact that all of the participants had heard of cholera and most of them mentioned poor hygiene and sanitation as the main predisposing factor.
Recommendation.
The Ministry of Health together with the local and central government should work hand in hand to promote cholera outbreak prevention and preparedness by implementing more preventive measures against cholera outbreak such as construction of more latrines in the area and ensuring safe water supply.
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