ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND CHILD HEALTH IN JERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BORNO STATE
Abstract
This study was done to examine the Assessment of The Impact of Health Education and Child Health in Jere local government area of Borno State. For the purpose of this study five objectives were formulated which were to assess the current state of child health indicators in the Mairi Kuwait Jere Local Government Area; evaluate the existing health education programs and interventions targeted at improving child health in the study area; determine the impact of the health education programs on key child health outcomes in the Mairi Kuwait Jere Local Government Area; Examine the current rate of malnutrition in the Mairi Kuwait Jere Local Government Area; and Assess the child health in term of immunization in the Mairi Kuwait Jere Local Government Area. Five research questions were used in this study. The study utilize the use of survey research design to get suitable information from the study area. the study administered (400) questionnaire to the respondents, Data were collected and analysed using descriptive statistics that is to say frequency count percentage tables. Base on the result obtained the study revealed that community members prefer trained health personnel over traditional birth attendants. The study recommends that; Community members should actively participate in educational programs that highlight the impact of health education on child health care services. This engagement can foster a deeper understanding of health issues and promote healthier behaviors.
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