scholarly journals Incidence of Zinc Deficiency Among Under-five Children of Kanam Local Government Area, North-central Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kiri H. Jaryum ◽  
Zebulon S.C. Okoye ◽  
Barbara J. Stoecker
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
North Central ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Area North

scholarly journals Parasitological Assessment of Some Selected Vegetables Commonly Consumed Raw in Ankpa Local Government, Kogi State North Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Idakwo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Fasciola Hepatica ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Intestinal Protozoa ◽  
North Central ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Parasitic Load ◽  
Area North

Background: Consumption of raw vegetables without proper washing can act as a potential route of transmission of some infectious and parasitic diseases. This study determined the parasitic contamination of vegetables sold in some markets in Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State. Methodology: Vegetables was purchased from selected markets in Ankpa Local Government Area, North Central of Nigeria. Two hundred and forty samples of six different vegetable types – Carrot, Spinach, Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Cucumber and Garden egg were purchased from three different markets. The vegetables were examined microscopically for the presence of parasites using standardized parasitological techniques for protozoans and helminths. Results: Remarkable level of intestinal protozoa and helminthes contaminations of different life stages were recovered. Out of the 240 samples, 34 (14.2%) were positive for different species of parasites. Entamoeba histolytica 15 (6.3%) had the highest occurrence while Strongyloidesstercoralis(0.4%) had the least. Other parasites recovered include Hookworm eggs (2.1%), Giardia lamblia (1. 7%), Fasciola hepatica (0.8%), Trichuris trichiura (1.3%), Ascaris lumbricoides(0.8%), and Taenia spp (0.8%). A significant difference was observed in the prevalence of the identified parasites (p≤0.05). Spinach contamination had the highest parasitic load of 20.0%, while Garden egg had the least with 10.0%. Prevalence of parasites varied across markets, with Ankpa main market having the highest with 15.9% compared to Afor (12.5%) and Ukwo (10.3%) located in the interior. No significant difference was observed among the markets and the vegetables (p≤0.05) Conclusion: Raw vegetables investigated are contaminated with pathogenic parasites. Therefore, consumers need to ensure necessary hygiene practices before consuming vegetables purchased from markets to reduce the risk of infection by parasites associated with vegetables.

Awareness and Utilisation of Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies Among Mothers of Under-Five Children in a Local Government Area in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moridiyat Omolara Adeyinka Adeyemo ◽  
Abimbola Oluwatosin ◽  
Eunice O. Osuala ◽  
Margaret Moyosola Oladapo ◽  
Amina Adesola Lawal-Adeyemo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Combination Therapies ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children
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