Poliomyelitis: An Assessment of the Knowledge of Women in Jos Nigeria and Implications for its Global Eradication Early 21st Century

Declaration of Nigeria a polio free nation early 21st century would require a proper understanding and cooperation of all her citizens especially the women. This study was therefore carried out to assess the knowledge about polio among women in Jos. A cross-sectional study involving administration of questionnaires to 2,431 women scattered across six different parts of the city was carried out between February and April 2006. Information on questionnaire such as- age, educational level, marital status, and modes of transmission and control of polio were obtained. Results were analysed using Epi Info 2002 version statistical software and P values Keywords : Poliomyelitis, Knowledge, Women, Eradication. Nigerian Medical Practitioner Vol. 54 (2) 2008: pp. 39-44