AFP Case Detection Along International Border Communities in Oyo State: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats

Bassey Enya Bassey; Fiona Braka; Sisay Gashu Tegene; Gerald Sume; Rosemary Onyibe; Olufunmilola Olawumi Kolude; Marion Mosunmola Osanoto; Leonard Idemudia Ugheighele; Ayomide Oluwaseyi Aibinuomo; Joy Ogechi Max-Ikechebelu; Olayiwola Suliat Olanike; Angela Ugochukwu Okocha-Ejeko

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AFP Case Detection Along International Border Communities in Oyo State: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats

Bassey Enya Bassey, Fiona Braka, Sisay Gashu Tegene, Gerald Sume, Rosemary Onyibe, Olufunmilola Olawumi Kolude, Marion Mosunmola Osanoto, Leonard Idemudia Ugheighele, Ayomide Oluwaseyi Aibinuomo, Joy Ogechi Max-Ikechebelu, Olayiwola Suliat Olanike, Angela Ugochukwu Okocha-Ejeko

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Received: 16 March 2021 Accepted: 29 March 2021 Published: 26 May 2021

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Abstract

A weak AFP surveillance system constitutes a major threat to Nigeria’s polio free certification status. This study investigates the factors that have affected AFP surveillance, case detection along the international border settlements of Oyo state, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 26^th-31^th December 2018 using structured questionnaires uploaded onto Open Data Kit-collect (ODK) mobile software in 4 LGAs in Oyo state. Overall, 427 respondents (community members=420, community informants=7) participated in this study. On the average, 10% and 46% of the community members and informants could identify the various aspects of the AFP case definition. Majority of the community members weren’t aware of AFP surveillance neither were they aware of their AFP focal person/DSNO or where to report AFP cases. Barriers to case reporting include, irregular movements of commercial vehicles, swampy roads during rainy seasons, rocky roads during dry seasons; poor communication networks; and poor modes of transportation. The accessibility and difficulty of terrain along these international boarders has greatly hindered surveillance activities in their corresponding communities. If steps are taken to improve accessibility in such areas, we believe that AFP case detection and reporting would also improve.

Published in	Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 9, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjph.20210903.17
Page(s)	103-108
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Acute Flaccid Paralysis, Surveillance, International Border Communities

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Bassey Enya Bassey; Fiona Braka; Sisay Gashu Tegene; Gerald Sume; Rosemary Onyibe, et al. AFP Case Detection Along International Border Communities in Oyo State: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats. Sci. J. Public Health 2021, 9(3), 103-108. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20210903.17

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Bassey Enya Bassey, Fiona Braka, Sisay Gashu Tegene, Gerald Sume, Rosemary Onyibe, et al. AFP Case Detection Along International Border Communities in Oyo State: Challenges, Opportunities and Threats. Sci J Public Health. 2021;9(3):103-108. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20210903.17

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Bassey Enya Bassey

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Fiona Braka

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Sisay Gashu Tegene

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Gerald Sume

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Rosemary Onyibe

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Olufunmilola Olawumi Kolude

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Marion Mosunmola Osanoto

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Leonard Idemudia Ugheighele

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Ayomide Oluwaseyi Aibinuomo

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Joy Ogechi Max-Ikechebelu

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Olayiwola Suliat Olanike

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Angela Ugochukwu Okocha-Ejeko

World Health Organization, Country Representative Office, Abuja, Nigeria

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AU  - Sisay Gashu Tegene
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