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Influence of Gender on Knowledge and Practice of Malaria Prevention Strategies Among Senior Secondary School Students in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria

Osinachi Stanley Ezealaji, Rita Glory Osuji, Mohammad Jamilu Tukur, Gladys, Chinyere Olumba, Chima Wisdom Olumba, .

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of gender on knowledge and practice of malaria prevention strategies among senior secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory , Abuja, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised senior secondary school students in selected schools within FCT Abuja, with a sample size of 400 respondents selected using appropriate sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product–Moment Correlation, and t-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students possessed significant knowledge of malaria prevention strategies (Aggregate Mean = 3.29; t(399) = 44.992, p < 0.05) and also significantly practiced these strategies (Aggregate Mean = 3.07; t(399) = 22.548, p < 0.05). The study further revealed significant gender differences in both knowledge and practice, with female students scoring higher than their male counterparts in knowledge (t(398) = 2.636, p < 0.05) and practice (t(398) = 2.369, p < 0.05). The study concluded that while students demonstrate adequate knowledge and practice of malaria prevention strategies, gender plays a significant role in influencing these outcomes. It was recommended that gender-sensitive and behavior-focused malaria education interventions be strengthened in secondary schools to enhance consistent adoption of preventive practices among all students.

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Malaria preventionknowledgepracticegender influencesecondary school studentsFCT Abuja. 1

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