TITLE:
Socio-Demographic Determinant of Yellow Fever Patient: A Retrospective Study (2020), Federal Medical Center, Asaba
AUTHORS:
Ngozi Esther Ezunu, Joy Ifeyinwa Egeonu, Ajiri Henry Osihro, Uyi-Oghosa Onyemushani, Abdulkarim Said, Omole Clementina Oyakhire, Onyema Edith Wayemeru, Chidera Olivia Okey-Ezufo, Chikadibia Eze-Otulaka, Faith Inegbejie, Clever Ajiri Oghale, Diana Chinenye Ofomata, Grace Nnenna Onubogu, Orhomuromo Paul Okpomo, Eguolo Unique Okorhi, Onobhase Theresa Agbele, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Adesuwa Queen Aigbokhaode, Francis Chinedu Ugoeze, Victor Azubike Osiatuma, Emmanuel Okechukwu Ezunu, Obianuju Nkemjika Jisieike, Efe Erhinyaye Omoyibo
KEYWORDS:
Yellow Fever, Socio-Demograpic, Determinants, Asaba
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.10 No.12,
December
28,
2022
ABSTRACT: Background: Yellow fever is transmitted primarily to humans and non-human primates through the bite of an infected female mosquito Aedes Spp. It is prevented mainly by vaccination. Method: This retrospective observational study at the Center for Communicable Disease Control and Research (CCDCR) Federal Medical Center Asaba (F.M.C) was conducted on all patients diagnosed and managed with yellow fever in the year 2020. We studied a total number of 57 patients’ case files seen within the period. A chi-square test was done to test the null and alternative hypotheses. Result: About 48 (84.2%) males and female 9 (15.8%) females were mostly affected and gender was significant with a chi-squared value of 26.6 and p-value of 0.00. Conclusion: To eradicate this virus, vaccination and health promotions should be encouraged by the health care workers supported by the government. This is to ensure that a greater proportion of the affected community can be immunized.