Effect of Ivermectin Intake on the Nutritional And Health Status of School Children In Onchocerciasis Endemic Communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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– Effect of Ivermectin Intake on the Nutritional And Health Status of School Children In Onchocerciasis Endemic Communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria –

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Abstract

The study assessed the nutritional and health status of school-aged children (5-12 years) in onchocerciasis endemic communities of Ebonyi State and determined the effect of Ivermectin intake on haemoglobin and parasitic load of the children. The study was conducted in Ebonyi State of Nigeria.

A multi stage random sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. A total sample of 360 school aged children aged 5 – 12 years (made up of 194 males and 166 females) participated in the study. A structured, validated and pretested questionnaire was used to elicit vital information.

The weight and height of the children were taken using standard procedures. Blood samples of the children were subjected to haematological analyses within 12 hours of collection. Haemoglobin levels were determined using cyanomethaemoglobin method.

The WHO body mass index (BMI) for age z scores and the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) were used to classify the children. Stool microscopy was carried out to detect parasitic infection.

Secondary data were sourced from relevant documents of the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, State Onchocerciasis Office and other relevant research materials. Data generated from this study were keyed into Excel spreadsheet and later summarized using SPSS 16.0 version.

Frequency distribution, percentages, mean, charts and Chi – square were the statistical tools used for the analysis. The 24 hour dietary recall data showed that majority of the respondents ate cassava-based food for breakfast and dinner quite often.

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Good health in a child, as in an adult, result from many interacting factors in the society, the environment and the individual (Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE), 2003).

The importance of good health cannot be over emphasized, particularly because of its link to child poverty and development of adult human capital (Olaniyan, 2002).

Good health is essential for learning and cognitive ability. In other words, ensuring good health when children are of school age can boost attendance and educational achievement.

Poor health and malnutrition are important underlying factors for low school enrollment; absenteeism, poor classroom performance and early school dropout (Focusing Resources on Effective School Health (FRESH), 2000).

The Partnership for Child Development Report (2003) asserted that there have been substantial reduction in child death rates; gains in health; immunization levels; improved nutrition programmes and disease prevention over the past 50 years in both developed and developing countries.

The report further stated that more than 90 percent of the world’s children are now surviving beyond the age of 5 years and as a result there are now more children of school age and higher proportion of children attending school than ever before.

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