Dataset

Influence of Seasonal Variation on Reported Filarial Attacks Among People Living with Lymphedema in Ghana

HealthGhanaKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Dataset Objective

To determine the prevalence and seasonal variation (wet and dry seasons) of acute filarial attacks among lymphedema patients in eight Wuchereria bancrofti endemic communities in the Ahanta West District, Ghana

Context

Lymphatic filariasis is a significant public health concern in developing countries, affecting over 120 million people globally. The study focuses on acute filarial attacks, which are characterized by swelling, fever, wounds, and skin peeling among lymphedema patients. The impact of seasonal variation on these attacks is investigated, considering the potential influence of rainfall patterns on mosquito vector density and, consequently, filarial attacks

What is included

Tables: Proportion of LF patients requited from the study communities, Grade of lymphedema among lymphatic filariasis patients, Incidence of filarial attacks among study participants, Influence of Season on Frequency of LF Attacks

Collection Methods

Data collected using structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including the Chi-square test, are employed to examine associations and determine significance levels