Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Internally Displaced Persons Towards Cholera in Selected Camps in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This research work is focused on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Internally Displaced Persons towards Cholera in Selected some IDPs Camps in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. The population of the study is Seventy-one thousand and eight (71,008) IDPs in selected IDPs camp in Maiduguri and the sample size for the study is three hundred and ninety-eight (398) IDPs in selected camps in Maiduguri Metropolis. This study selected 360 IDPs in a cross-sectional study; the IDPs were selected by stratified random sampling technique. Semi-structured, interviewer administered questionnaire to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice of Cholera among the IDPs in selected camps in Maiduguri Metropolis. The primary and secondary sources of collection was used. Data were analysed using simple percentage and Regressional Analysis as a tool to test the hypothesis. From the analysis the study found that 50% and 36.1% respondents in IPDs confirmed that they have knowledge of cholera as a watery diarrhoea, while 43.1% of the respondents opined that Proper sanitation and health education are important preventive measures. The study concluded that IDPs in Camps appear to have adequate knowledge of cholera and its preventive measure although older age groups appear to lack sufficient knowledge of cholera preventive measures. The study recommended that Interventions should be built on health education and improving access to c water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. Individuals and households should be health educated and encouraged to practice basic hygiene behaviours; as proper hand washing and food handling, which can prevent the contraction spread of many diseases, not just cholera.