ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF TYPHOID FEVER IN CHAM COMMUNITY BALANGA GOMBE STATE

This project was carried out in Cham, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, on “Assessing the Prevalence of Typhoid Fever”. The objective of the study is to access the prevalence of the Typhoid fever among the people of Cham Community. A descriptive survey design was employed in collecting data through questionnaire and oral interview. The target population was one hundred respondents (100), simple random technique was used in selecting the respondent and the data obtained was analyzed and presented in a frequency distribution table. Furthermore, the findings shows that the number of females that participated in the exercise were 68 with the total percentage of 77.3% while female constituted 20 with the total percentage of 22.7% and 27 respondent representing 30.7% they are using tap water, 40 respondents representing 45.5% are used well water, while 12 respondents are using river/stream water, and others respondent 9 which representing 10.2%. The majority of the respondents they are using well water with 45.5%. 57 respondents Agreed with 64.8%, 31 respondents disagreed with 35.2%. This respondent agreed that typhoid fever can be prevented. This recommended that The people should be taught on how to prevent the occurrence of typhoid fever (use of wholesome water and sanitation).