Assessment of mothers awareness and practices regarding environmental hygiene's impact on trachoma prevention in children 1-10 years in Tangaza, Sokoto state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9100 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractTrachoma, a leading cause of preventable infectious blindness, affects millions worldwide, with Nigeria facing high prevalence, particularly among children. Against this background, this study has investigated the awareness and practices of mothers regarding the role of environmental hygiene in preventing trachoma in children aged 1-10 years in Tangaza community of Sokoto State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were: (i) to determine the level of awareness of trachoma and its preventive methods among mothers in Tangaza. (ii) To assess key environmental hygiene practices in the area, and (iii) to identify factors that influence effective hygiene practices in trachoma-endemic areas. This study adopted descriptive research design and the population of the study was 152 mothers selected using simple random sampling technique and sample size was determined using Taro Yamane's formula. Data were collected with self-structured questionnaires; the study examined the relationship between environmental hygiene practices and the incidence of trachoma. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test. The findings revealed a significant relationship between environmental hygiene practices and the incidence of trachoma among children in Tangaza (Pearson Chi-Square 10.500, p< 0.001). Furthermore, the findings show a significant link between mothers’ awareness of trachoma and their adoption of preventive methods (Pearson Chi-Square 4.800, p= 0.028). In conclusion, it is recommended that health authorities implement targeted health education programs focused on environmental hygiene to prevent trachoma. Additionally, local governments and NGOs should collaborate on community-based initiatives, such as hygiene clubs or sanitation campaigns, to encourage sustained hygiene practices. The government should work to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities in Tangaza and other rural areas, while integrating environmental hygiene education and trachoma prevention into routine primary healthcare services...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University