CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
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CAUSES,
EFFECTS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY
OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The study was carried out on the causes, effects and
control of communicable diseases in secondary schools in Oredo local government
area of edo state. A survey
design was adopted for the study. A self structured valid and reliable
questionnaire was the main instrument used for the collection of data. The
research questions formulated were tested using the instrument. Results
primarily showed that various communicable diseases exist among the students.
Results also showed that teachers of this various schools encouraged hygienic
practices in the school. It also showed that communicable diseases spread rapidly
in dirty environment. The students demonstrated high knowledge of both the
causes, effects and control of communicable diseases. Consequently it was
recommended that there was need for both the school and the home to work in a
coordinated manner to teach the students about the dangers of sharing cloths,
towels, brushes and also that health education should be incorporated in the
school curriculum.
TABLE OF
CONTENT
Chapter
One
1.0
Introduction
1.1 Background to the
study
1.2 Statement of the
problem
1.3 Research questions
1.4 Significance of the
study
1.5 Purpose of the study
1.6 scope of the study
1.7 Limitations of the
study
1.8 Definition of terms
Chapter
Two
2.0 Literature Review
Chapter
There
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the
study
3.3 Sample and sampling
procedures
3.4 Research instrument
3.5 Validity of the
instrument
3.6 Method of data
collection
3.7 Method of data
analysis
Chapter
Four
4.0 Analysis and
Interpretation of data
Chapter
Five
5.0 Summary, Conclusion
and Recommendations
5.1 Summary of the research
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestions for
further study
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
CHAPTER ONE
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
It is undoubtedly true that man as almost complete dominion over all things on
earth, yet he has remained subjected to physical, biological and social
environmental problems which he created. Man has largely conquered or is on the
way to conquering communicable diseases but in the process of liquidating
vectors of diseases. He runs risk of upsetting the circle of nature to the
extent that he endangers food supply, pollutes the water he drinks and the air
he breaths.
Dokun
Oyosola (1995) stressed that a quality environment is important for the
promotion of man’s well being but in the process of man striving to control his
environment. He has made his environment a greater threat to his health and
life as a result of his technologies and industrial advancement. Thus, in the
process of finding a better means of living man has succeeded in destroying the
environment in which he lives, this observed in air and water.
The
school system in Nigeria is not exempted from the environmental health
problems, in many schools; the environment is not child friendly. Most of these
schools have no adequate water supply, refuse disposal and toilet facilities.
This does not agree with a well healthy school environment.
Environmental health problems can be described as man-made hazards to human
health. Notable among which are water pollution. This means that despite
considerable advances in providing better living condition for human, the
environment continue to suffer the outcome of the numerous technological
advancement. The school environment can become interesting, pleasant and
conducive to teaching learning situation if the serenity of the environment is
captivating and sanitarily maintained for the purpose of the control of
communicable diseases are charged with the responsibility of undertaking
routine inspection. This inspection is done to control communicable diseases in
schools.
1.2
STATEMENT
OF PROBLEM
The problems associated with
communicable diseases in secondary schools vary significantly. Health problems
are associated with poverty and lack of essential resources. Among these is
inadequate clean water, food, shelter and clean air. In addition, many
developing countries, populations are facing health problems. These issues
include poor sanitation. This is true of Nigerian with an over increasing
population, a degraded environment increases the likelihood of disease
especially communicable diseases and death.
The supply and distribution of
drinking water to students can be a major cause of health problems in schools.
The inability of school authorities to provide good drinking water and proper
storage system in the school to both parents and government. Where water is
provided, students share cups and water cans in such a manner that those having
communicable disease can easily transfer such to other.
1.3
PURPOSE
OF THE STUDY
The researcher wishes to examine
causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools in
Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.
1.4
RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
1.
Does
the knowledge of health education help to prevent communicable disease in
schools?
2.
Does
educational qualification of parents enhance the reduction of the spread of
communicable diseases among students in schools?
3.
What
efforts have the teachers of various secondary schools put towards the manner
of communicable diseases?
4.
Do
communicable diseases spread rapidly in dirty environment?
5.
Does
poverty of [parents and lack of essential resources in the community enhance
the spread of communicable diseases in the environment?
1.5
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
The finding of this research will be
beneficial to students, school administrators, parents, health institutions,
other concerned individuals and institutions.
It will help to educate students
against the problems of communicable diseases and will equally render possible
solutions.
It will help the Ministry of
Education plan for seminars and in-service training on communicable diseases to
enhance the effectiveness of various academic institutions.
1.6
SCOPE
OF STUDY
This study is restricted to causes,
effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools. The
investigation is restricted to the following schools in Oredo Local Government
Area of Edo State.
1.
Jubilee
Academy Schools
2.
God
Grace Academy
3.
Hope
and Life Group of Schools
4.
King
Solomon Group of Schools
5.
Imafidon
Group of Schools
1.7
DEFINITION
OF TERMS
1.
Air
Borne Diseases: These are diseases one can get through breathing in,
contaminated air of which virus or bacteria cause the particular disease.
2.
Communicable
diseases:
Communicable diseases are diseases that can be transferred from one person to
the other.
3.
Diseases: A disease is a
departure from normal health.
4.
Endemic: This is a
disease which is always present in a particular community e.g. malaria.
5.
water
borne diseases: These are diseases that can be gotten through water that is
contaminated
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