INFLUENCE OF OSBC RADIO CAMPAIGNS ON MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL AMONG RESIDENTS OF ORIADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
This study examined the influence of OSBC radio campaigns on the control of malaria in Oriade Local Government Area (LGA), Osun State, Nigeria. The objectives were to assess the level of awareness of malaria prevention and control measures, examine the influence of OSBC radio campaigns on attitudes, evaluate the extent of adoption of malaria control practices, and identify factors limiting the effectiveness of OSBC radio campaigns. The study was guided by the Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Diffusion of Innovations Theory. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a sample of 150 adult residents (aged 18 years and above) selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages). Findings revealed that 80% of respondents were aware of mosquito bites as the cause of malaria, and 86.7% knew of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) as a prevention method. OSBC radio campaigns fostered positive attitudes, with 80% agreeing that ITNs are effective, and encouraged practices, with 53.3% using ITNs nightly.
Full-Text Access Notice
In accordance with the NERD Policy on promoting peer-reviewed publication, public access to the full text of a project, thesis or dissertation is restricted for three years, allowing the author and supervisors sufficient time to pursue peer-reviewed publication.
During this period, researchers with legitimate academic or research purposes may request authorisation directly from the author to enable NERD to release the indexed full texts of the work using the form below.