Author

  • Ahmad Yahaya Maigemu

    • College of Law Government and International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Kalthum Bt Haji Hassan

    • College of Law Government and International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

Malaria in Nigeria and Africa remains most important health problem. It remains a vital public health fear of our time. This paper seeks to focus on the role of poverty and economic factor to the treatment of malaria among peoples of Zamfara state in North West Nigeria. Poverty and economic factors are obviously connected to health threat, as well as the threat for malaria. It is now well recognized all over the world that malaria cases of morbidity and death rates are honestly linked with poverty and economic status of the society. Qualitative research was used for this to interview participant of the research in order to seek their perception and experiences about malaria and economic problems. Semi-structure interview was used as instrument for this study. Interview was conducted with 10 respondents that participated in the study. Finding of this study shows that poverty and economic situation and the people’s background not only play a critical role to the contribution of malaria but as sole reasons dictating the prevalence of the disease within the community

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Yahaya Maigemu, A., & Bt Haji Hassan, K. (2015). The Role of Poverty and Household Economic Conditions to the Treatment of Malaria in Zamfara State North West Nigeria. Journal of Social and Development Sciences, 6(2), 30-36. https://doi.org/10.22610/jsds.v6i2.839

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2015-06-30

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