Health Status in Resettled and Indigenous Population (Keto Settlement) in Kelem Awraja, Wollega Region, Southwestern Ethiopia.
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1988
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Addis Abeba Universty
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This study is a cross sectional sample survey on the health status of 10 villages (5 resettlement and 5indigenous) in Kelem Awraja, Wollega Region, Southwestern Ethiopia. The field study was conducted ted in September and October 1987. The survey c consisted of as e t of questionnaires on socio- demographic , health status, nutritional assessment of under-five c children and stool examination for ova and parasites. The socio demographic data revealed that the total population covered by the study was 3779 people, out of which 2040were settlers (54%) and 1739 were indigenous ( 46%) . The Literacy y rate between the two groups showed no difference 32 .6% a n d 33 .4 %, but much lower when compared to the national figure which 1S 60% . The major sources of water supply for more than 50% were from unprotected spring s and river water for both groups. The avai l ability of latrine s and garbage disposal pits for settlers was more than 90%. For the indigenous group about 50% had latrines and l ess than 30% had a garbage disposal pit. In health facilities and health care again the settlers were i n 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 last two 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 i n the indigenous 77.1% were positive. Explanations were offered for the better health services and health status of the settlers.
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Health Status ,Population