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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
An examination of knowledge, attitudes and practices related to lead exposure in South Western Nigeria
BMC Public Health, Volume 6, Article 82, Year 2006
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Background: Lead is a highly toxic and pervasive metal. Chronic exposure to low levels is responsible for significant health effects, particularly in children. Prevention remains the best option for reducing childhood lead exposure, however the knowledge, attitudes and practices to lead exposure in many developing countries is not known. Methods: We conducted four focus group discussions (FGD) to evaluate knowledge attitudes and practices to lead exposure in Nigeria. An FGD guide was developed from the literature and preliminary discussion with members of the public. Participants in the FGD were randomly selected from adults living in Ibadan, South Western Nigeria in 2004. Results: We found that there was limited awareness of the sources of lead exposure in the domestic environment and participants had little knowledge of the health effects of chronic low-dose lead exposure. Conclusion: We conclude that the findings of this study should be used, in conjunction with others, to develop appropriate health education intervention for lead exposure in the domestic environment. © 2006 Adebamowo et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adebamowo, Eugenious O.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Agbede, Oluwole Akinyele
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Sridhar, Mynepalli Kameswara Chandra
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Adebamowo, Clement
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Statistics
Citations: 4
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1471-2458-6-82
ISSN:
14712458
e-ISSN:
14712458
Research Areas
Environmental
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Nigeria