Impact of Health Education on Malaria Prevention among Nursing Mothers in Nsugbe Health Centre, Abata, Anambra State
Keywords:
Health Education, Malaria Prevention, Nursing Mothers, Video-Based LearningAbstract
This study investigated “Health education and its impact on malaria prevention among nursing mothers in Nsugbe Health Centre.” The objectives of the study were to assess the influence of health education on malaria prevention, to determine the impact of malaria prevention among nursing mothers, and to ascertain the nursing interventions on the preventive measures of malaria among nursing mothers. A systematic random sampling technique was adopted for the study. The study population comprised 250 nursing mothers, while 150 respondents were selected through systematic random sampling. A structured questionnaire served as the main instrument for data collection. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution tables and charts. The results revealed, among others, that the majority of the respondents had received health education and possessed good knowledge and information regarding malaria prevention. Based on the findings, recommendations were made, including the need to educate nursing mothers on the importance of malaria prevention and its potential benefits, addressing barriers that may hinder nursing mothers from accessing malaria prevention programs, and adopting diverse educational approaches such as pamphlets, lectures, role-play, and video-based learning.
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