ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTION OF CHOLERA AMONG RESIDENTS OF SEMBULE VILLAGE RUBAGA DIVISION, KAMPALA DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.71020/jwhr.v1i12.3Keywords:
Cholera prevention, Sembule village Rubaga division, Residents practicesAbstract
Background
Kampala city slums, with one million dwellers living in poor sanitary conditions, frequently experience cholera outbreaks. Drinking contaminated water from an unprotected well was associated with a cholera outbreak. This study aimed at identifying attitudes and practices toward the 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.
Results
Most (42%) of the respondents were single, (30%) of the respondents were Muslim, (42%) of the respondents were business persons. 70% of the respondents strongly agreed that cholera can spread, 46% disagreed with cholera outbreak being due to supernatural powers, 58% strongly agreed to the effectiveness of water treatment products and 70% were willing to participate in community awareness activities against cholera. 62% of the participants said they usually got their water from the well/borehole, 50% always drank boiled or treated water, and 54% always washed their hands after toilet use and before heating.
Conclusion
Attitudes and practices towards the prevention of cholera among the residents of Sembule village were notable, the study established gaps regarding sanitation and food hygiene practices regardless of being aware of how cholera is transmitted and prevented.
Recommendation
The health workers at the community level along with community leaders should work hand in hand to implement and emphasize community health education sessions and surveys on the preventive practices towards cholera.
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