Evaluation Of The Factors Affecting Mass Drug Administration (MDA) For The Control Of LF In Urban Settlement, Umuahia South A Case Study.
ABSTRACT
The Global
Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) advocates for the treatment
of entire endemic communities, in order to achieve its elimination targets. The
study aimed at the evaluating the factors affecting mass drug administration
(MDA) for the control of lymphatic filariasis in Umuahia South of Abia State,
Nigeria. The study was conducted in four communities of Umuahia South LGA
(Umuokpara, Umuobia, Olokoro, and Onhiya). A total of 300 participants were
chosen for this study. A structured questionnaire was used in collecting data
on socio-demographic information, awareness, acceptability and strategies for
enhancement of MDA for lymphatic filariasis by the participants. Majority of
the participants were females (62.7%) and Tertiary students (35.7%). Only
(65.7%) were aware of the MDA programme for lymphatic filariasis and the major
source of information about the MDA programme is public health education
programme (15.7%). Majority of the respondents said that the programme is
moderately accessible (30.0%), the drug is effective (30.0%) and is highly
acceptable (27.3%). Majority of the participants (26.3%) suggested increase
enlightenment programmes as the best strategy for MDA in the control of
lymphatic filariasis. The generally knowledge, attitudes and practices of
community members to MDA are low and improved implementation and coverage of
MDA in urban areas are encouraged.
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CHIEMERIE, ONUOHA. "Evaluation Of The Factors Affecting Mass Drug Administration (MDA) For The Control Of LF In Urban Settlement, Umuahia South A Case Study." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2023). Accessed 19 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-factors-affecting-mass-drug-administration-mda-for-the-control-of-lf-in-urban-settlement-umuahia-south-a-case-study-7-2