Sunday O. Onwe
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Management Sciences
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Email: onweeucheria@gmail.com. 08035673489
Chinonyelum T. Ezeonu
Department of Paediatrics
Faculty of Medicine
Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki-Nigeria
Ezekwe Emmanuel
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Management Sciences
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Isu Oko Anthony
Department Accountancy
Faculty of Management Sciences
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
ABSTRACT
This study is towards effective utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among the rural dwellers in Ebonyi State. However, the specific objectives of this study are: To determine the extent of knowledge and awareness of insecticide treated bed nets use among the rural dwellers in selected communities of Ebonyi State; to verify the extent enlightenment campaign can improve the acceptance and proper usage of insecticide treated bed nets in Ebonyi State rural communities. and also to use To assess the socio-cultural beliefs regarding insecticide treated bed nets and the beliefs that affect insecticide treated bed net acceptance and usage in rural communities of Ebonyi State.The sample of the study was 392 respondents randomly drawn from the population of the study. Instrument of data collection was structured questionnaire which were administered to selected six communities in three senatorial zones of Ebonyi State. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that knowledge and awareness of insecticide treated bed nets use among the rural dwellers in the Ebonyi State is poor.It is the conclusion of this study that majority of rural dwellers still have low knowledge of insecticide treated bed nets usage. Similarly, socio-cultural belief is clamping down on the gospel of insecticide treated bed nets acceptance and usage. The study recommends that Government is encouraged to deepen the knowledge and awareness of insecticide treated bed nets use among the rural dwellers in the Ebonyi State through improved community enlightenment campaign on the importance of proper use of insecticide treated bed nets. Provision of insecticide treated bed nets stand to hang the net for families that have no bed is also recommended. The implication of the study is that increase in knowledge and awareness in the utilization of insecticide treated bed nets in rural communities in Ebonyi State will improve healthy living.
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