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Engaging Market Traders in Lassa Fever Campaign: Assessment of Knowledge and Risk Behaviour
E A Tobin1, D A Asogun, G Ehidiamen
1Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control, ISTH, Irrua, Km 08, Benin-Auchi Expressway, Edo State, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine
|August 6, 2016
Summary
Many traders in Nigeria have poor knowledge and food handling practices that risk Lassa fever transmission. Targeted health education in markets is crucial to improve Lassa fever awareness and prevent disease spread.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Food Safety
Background:
- Lassa fever is endemic in Nigeria, and markets are key locations for public health interventions.
- Understanding traders' food handling practices is essential for Lassa fever prevention campaigns.
- This study provides baseline data on Lassa fever knowledge and practices among Nigerian market traders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge of Lassa fever among traders in Nigerian markets.
- To evaluate food handling and hygiene practices of traders relevant to Lassa fever transmission.
- To identify factors associated with Lassa fever knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires.
- 385 traders from three major markets in Edo State, Nigeria, participated.
- Data were analyzed using SPSS version 15.
Main Results:
- 76.1% of traders had heard of Lassa fever, but only 9.2% possessed good knowledge.
- Good knowledge was linked to higher education and male gender.
- Nearly half (49.4%) of traders exhibited food hygiene practices conducive to Lassa fever spread, including sun-drying food and eating soaked garri.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps in Lassa fever knowledge and food hygiene practices were identified among traders.
- Tailored health messages and market-based campaigns can effectively enhance Lassa fever awareness.
- Traders can be empowered as peer educators to promote better hygiene and prevent Lassa fever transmission.
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