AN ASSESSMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EBOLA VIRUS

This study investigated Secondary School Teacher’s Knowledge about Ebola virus. Ebola viruses constitute a serious threat to both human and wildlife health and there have been different awareness campaign. This study adopted a survey research design. Questionnaire was used to gather information from 100 secondary school teachers that were randomly selected for the study. The findings of the study revealed that secondary school teachers are aware of Ebola virus. The finding showed that secondary school teachers are knowledgeable about Ebola virus. The study also reviewed that female teachers are more knowledgeable about Ebola virus than male teachers. The study indicated that there is a slight different in knowledge of science and social science teachers. Recommendation was therefore made that Government should organize seminars for teachers on Ebola virus awareness in order to improve their knowledge on Ebola virus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Research Questions

1.4       Significance of the Study

1.5       Delimitation of the Study

1.6       Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1       Theoretical Background

2.1.1    School-Based Intervention for Diseases

2.1.2    Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP)

2.1.3    School Health Education

2.1.4    School Health Promotion

2.1.5    Health Teaching and Learning

2.2       Review of Previous Studies

2.2.1    What is Ebola Virus?

2.2.2    Transmission of Ebola Virus

2.2.3    Symptoms of Ebola

2.2.4    Diagnosis of Ebola Virus

2.2.5    Treatments of Ebola Virus in Patient

2.2.6    Prevention and Control Measures of Ebola Virus

2.2.6.1 Isolation of Patients

2.2.6.2 Isolation Room

2.2.6.3 Hand Washing

2.2.6.4 Protective Wears

2.2.7    Prevalence and Containment Measures

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Design

3.2       Target Population

3.3       Sample and Sampling Procedure

3.4       Research Instrument

3.5       Procedure for Data Collection

3.6       Method of Data Analysis

3.7       Problem Encountered

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

4.1       Response on Demography

4.2       Respondents Opinion their Knowledge about Ebola Virus

4.3       Summary of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

REFERENCES

APPENDIX: QUESTIONNAIRE