| Title |
The Role of Personal Opinions and Experiences in Compliance with Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Kenya
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| Published in |
PLOS ONE, November 2012
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0048395 |
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| Authors |
Doris W. Njomo, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Japheth K. Magambo, Sammy M. Njenga |
| Abstract |
The main strategy adopted for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination globally is annual mass drug administration (MDA) for 4 to 6 rounds. At least 65% of the population at risk should be treated in each round for LF elimination to occur. In Kenya, MDA using diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) and albendazole data shows declining compliance (proportion of eligible populations who receive and swallow the drugs) levels (85%-62.8%). The present study's aim was to determine the role of personal opinions and experiences in compliance with MDA. |
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