ASSESSMENT ON THE OWNERSHIP AND USE OF INSECTICIDE TREATED NET AS A PREVENTIVE CONTROL MEASURE OF MALARIA IN TALASSE, BALANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, GOMBE STATE

This project was carried out in Talasse, Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State on "Assessment on the Ownership and Use of Insecticide Treated Net as a Preventive Control Measure of Malaria". The objective of the study is to examine the pattern of ITN utilization in terms of identified characteristics in Talasse, Balanga L.G.A. A descriptive survey design was employed in collecting data through questionnaire and oral interview. The target population was fifty respondents (50), simple random technique was used in selecting the respondent and the data obtained was analyzed and presented in a frequency distribution table. Furthermore, the finding shows that 30% (15) of the respondent are male while 70% (35) are females. This indicates that the highest percentage of the respondent is Females 70% which are 35 in number. 70 %( 35) of the respondent are Married and 10% (5) are single while the remaining 20%(10) are divorce. 64% as the highest percentage which represent 32 respondents while 36% as the less or least percentage representing 18 respondents. 94% as the highest percentage which represent 47 respondents while 6% as the less or least percentage representing 3 respondents. 58% as the highest percentage which represent 29 respondents while 42% as the less or least percentage representing 21 respondents. 60% as the highest percentage which represent 30 respondents while 40% as the less or least percentage representing 20 respondents. This recommended that conduct targeted campaigns to educate the public on proper ITN maintenance, washing techniques, and the importance of regular usage.