Outcome of Training on Yellow Fever Surveillance in a South-Western State; Nigeria: Implications for Improved Field Implementation
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
; 13(4): 449-452, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Nigeria is in the process of strengthening yellow fever case-based surveillance with the collection of serum samples among suspected case patients.Objective:
A training conducted for surveillance officers in the local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State on yellow fever case-based surveillance was assessed to determine its immediate impact on the knowledge of participants.Methods:
The training focused mainly on how to detect and report a suspected case of yellow fever to the national authorities and the reference laboratory. Training materials included the World Health Organization district guidelines for yellow fever surveillance. A pre and post test was used to evaluate the immediate impact of the training on knowledge among participants.Results:
A total of 31 officers participated. The mean scores for pre and post tests were 7.1 (SD 3.6) and 20.7 (SD 3.4) out of a total of 30 points respectively. More than 80of participants rated the training as excellent in overall organization.Conclusion:
All participants indicated that they were very confident to fully implement yellow fever surveillance in their LGAs
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Professional Competence
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Yellow Fever
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Population Surveillance
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Health Education
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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