Health Status in Resettled and Indigenous population (Keto Settlement) in Kelem Awraja, Wollega Region, Southwestern Ethiopia
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1998
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study is a cross sectional sample survey on
the health status of 10 villages ( 5 resettlement and 5
indigenous) in Kelem Awraja, Wollega Region,
Southwestern Ethiopia. The field study was conducted in
September and October 1987. The survey consisted of a
set of questionnaires on socio- demographic, health
status, nutritional assessment of under-five children
and stool examination for ova and parasites. The sociodemographic
data revealed that the total population
covered by the study was 3779 people, out of which 2040
were settlers (54%) and 1739 were indigenous (46%). The
literacy rate between the two groups showed no
difference 32.6% and 33.4%, but much lower when
compared to the national figure which is 60%. The major
sources of water supply for more than 50% were from
unprotected springs and river water for both groups.
The availability of latrines and garbage disposal pits
for settlers was more than 90%. For the indigenous group
about 50% had latrines and less than 30% had a garbage
disposal pit. In health facilities and health care,
again the settlers were in a better position compared to
the indigenous. Immunization coverage, antenatal
attendance and delivery services were significantly
higher in the settlers. As far as morbidity was
concerned 25.2% and 19.7% of the settlers and
indigenous respectively reported sick during the lasttwo weeks. Nutritional status in under-five children
was poor but showed no difference between the two
groups. With regards to prevalence of intestinal
parasites in the two groups, 69.4% of the settlers were
found positive whereas in the indigenous 77.1% were
positive. Explanations were offered for the better
health services and health status of the settlers.
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Vivo Ant Malarial Activity of Hydroalcoholic