Outcome of capacity building intervention for malaria vector surveillance, control and research in Nigerian higher institutions

Malaria Journal

Abiodun Obembe¹  Joel Akilah²  Taiwo S. Awolola³  Adeniyi K. Adeneye³  Olukayode J. Adelaja⁴  Adedayo O. Oduola⁴ 

[1] Department of Biotechnology, Kwara State University;Integrated Vector Management Branch, National Malaria Elimination Programme;Molecular Entomology and Vector Control Research Laboratory, Public Health and Epidemiology Division, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research;Vector Biology and Control Research Group, Department of Zoology, University of Ilorin;

关键词: Capacity building intervention;    Training;    Malaria;    Vector control;    Personnel;    Research;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12936-018-2344-z

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Despite the availability of effective malaria vector control intervention tools, implementation of control programmes in Nigeria is challenged by inadequate entomological surveillance data. This study was designed to assess and build the existing capacity for malaria vector surveillance, control and research (MVSC&R) in Nigerian institutions. Methods Application call to select qualified candidates for the capacity building (CB) intervention training programme was advertised in a widely read newspaper and online platforms of national and international professional bodies. Two trainings were organized to train selected applicants on field activities, laboratory tools and techniques relevant to malaria vector surveillance and control research. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of participants, knowledge and access of participants to field and laboratory techniques in MVSC&R. Similarly, pre and post-intervention tests were conducted to assess the performance and improvement in knowledge of the participants. Mentoring activities to sustain CB activities after the training were also carried out. Results A total of 23 suitable applicants were shortlisted out of the 89 applications received. The South West, South East and North Central geopolitical zones of the country had the highest applications and the highest selected number of qualified applicants compared to the South South and North East geopolitical zones. The distribution with respect to gender indicated that males (72.7%) were more than females (27.3%). Mean score of participants’ knowledge of field techniques was 27.8 (± 10.8) before training and 67.7 (± 9.8) after the training. Similarly, participants’ knowledge on laboratory techniques also improved from 37.4 (± 5.6) to 77.2 (± 10.8). The difference in the mean scores at pre and post-test was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Access of participants to laboratory and field tools used in MVSC&R was generally low with insecticide susceptibility bioassays and pyrethrum spray collection methods being the most significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions The capacity available for vector control research and surveillance at institutional level in Nigeria is weak and require further strengthening. Increased training and access of personnel to relevant tools for MVSC&R is required in higher institutions in the six geopolitical zones of the country.

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