Study on the factors affecting the MDA programme in Kerala state.
J Commun Dis
; 39(1): 51-6, 2007 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18338717
ABSTRACT
The Mass Annual Single dose DEC administration (MDA) was initiated in India from 1997. In Kerala MDA was studied as a pilot project in Alappuzha and Kozhikode District from 2000-04 and the first round of MDA was launched in Kerala covering eleven endemic districts, in March 2005. On evaluation, the drug distribution coverage, compliance, etc. were found to be not satisfactory and a need to elicit the factors for poor performance of MDA is felt essential. The main reasons for poor performance of MDA in Kerala state were the lack of adequate prior information to the target population regarding the importance LF elimination programme and inadequate awareness. The fear of side reactions, antipropagonda, poor IEC activities repeated postponement of programme, insufficient time for mobilisation etc. were the other reasons for poor compliance. The purpose of the present study was to bring the observations to the notice of the authorities so that appropriate remedial measures are incorporated.
Buscar no Google
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Filariose Linfática
/
Cooperação do Paciente
/
Doenças Endêmicas
/
Dietilcarbamazina
/
Filaricidas
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Commun Dis
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article