ABSTRACT

Malaria infection is one of the most commonly reported illnesses in Nigeria. Studies reporting malaria infection at the community level is deficit in Ogun state, Nigeria, hence this study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with malaria infection in four rural communities, in Odeda LGA, Ogun State. This study was carried out in four randomly selected rural communities namely Ijemo Fadipe, Obete Abopa, Obete Akanbi and Odeda.  Well structured questionnaires were used for the research. It was well administered to the respondents. it was observed that age range this 21 – 35 year has highest frequency of 30 (37.3%) among the age distribution. ijemo fadipe had the highest prevalence of 40(50%) followed by odeda with frequency 25(25%), obete akanbi 10(12.5), and least prevalence in obete abopa 5(6.25). It was recorded that large number of people agreed that cutting the bush in their surrounding and avoidance of stagnant water in their environment prevent the spread of the parasite. The selection of medicines to prevent malaria depends on the geographic region where you may be exposed to malaria and your health condition (such as being pregnant, being elderly or young, being sick, or having immunity or resistance to malaria, or having allergies or sensitivity to the medicine). This study has provided a baseline community data on malaria infection in the rural area selected rural community surveyed (Odeda, Obete Akanbi, Obete Abopa, and Ijemo Fadipe) of Abeokuta Ogun state. Nigeria.

 TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page                                                                                                                    i

Certification                                                                                                                ii

Dedication                                                                                                                  iii

Acknowledgement                                                                                                      iv

Abstract                                                                                                                      v

Table of Content                                                                                                         vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.1       Background of the study

1.2       Statement of the problem

1.3       Purpose of the study

1.4       Objectives of the study

1.5       Significance of the study

1.6       Research methodology

1.7       Working hypothesis

1.8       Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.1       LITERATURE REVIEW

2.2       History of malaria

2.3       Causes of malaria

2.4       Symptoms of malaria

2.5       Treatment of malaria

2.6       Malaria prevention and control

2.7       Local treatment of malaria

2.8    Life cycle of malaria parasite

2.9       Plasmodium life cycle

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0       Introduction

3.1       Research   design

3.2       Study Location

3.3       Sample Collection

3.4.1    Research Instrument.

3.4.2  The Questionnaire of Twenty Items On Four Point

3.5       Validation and reliability of instrument

3.6       Method of data collection

3.7       Data analysis

Chapter four

4.0    RESULTS

Chapter five

Discussion

5.1       Summary

5.2    Discussion

5.3       Conclusion

5.4       Recommendation

5.5       Abbreviations

Reference