Factors influencing participation of elderly population in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis: a cross-sectional study

Factors influencing participation of elderly population in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe success of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination relies on achieving a participation rate of at least 65% within the endemic community. However, participation of sub-population in the community varies and a significant treatment gap among the elderly...

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Main Authors: Muhammed Jabir, Vijayakumar Balakrishnan, Kaliannagounder Krishnamoorthy, Ashwani Kumar, Philip Raj Abraham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
lymphatic filariasis
mass drug administration
elderly population
participation
compliance
coverage
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1429653/full
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