Health Information Communication used in the Prevention of Malaria in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State Nigeria

Background: This study evaluates the role of health information communication in preventing malaria in Jere Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria, focusing on its effectiveness in raising awareness and promoting health.

Method: A survey design was employed, with two objectives, research questions, and hypotheses formulated. Using simple random sampling, 234 heads of households in Gwange ward were selected from a population of 621, based on the Krejcie and Morgan table. Data were collected via a self-developed questionnaire divided into three sections (A, B, and C). Frequency counts and percentages addressed the research questions, while Chi-square inferential statistics tested the hypotheses.

Findings/Results: The study found that health information communication effectively informs households about malaria, its characteristics, and transmission modes, contributing to infection prevention.

Implications: Effective communication strategies enhance public awareness and understanding of malaria, supporting health promotion and disease prevention efforts.

Conclusion: Health information communication serves as an effective policy tool, enabling households to access critical information about malaria, thereby reducing infection rates and improving community health.

Recommendations: The government should implement regular awareness campaigns on malaria transmission and conduct routine environmental fumigation to sustain prevention efforts.