Rapid assessment of coverage of doxycycline/azithromycin chemoprophylaxis against leptospirosis following floods, Kozhikode district, Kerala, 2018.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 118(5): 336-338, 2024 May 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
We estimated coverage of doxycycline chemoprophylaxis (200 mg once weekly) following floods in Kerala, India.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather data on exposure to flood or stagnant water and receipt and consumption of chemoprophylaxis.RESULTS:
Of 1573 individuals interviewed, 152 (10%) were exposed to flood water. Among these, 119 (78%) were eligible for chemoprophylaxis. Of those eligible, 58 (38.2% [95% confidence interval 30.8 to 46.1]) reported consuming the prescribed chemoprophylaxis.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite the availability of chemoprophylaxis, consumption was less than ideal. We recommend targeted interventions to improve chemoprophylaxis coverage and public awareness campaigns to enhance its consumption among the affected population.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Doxiciclina
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Azitromicina
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Inundaciones
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Leptospirosis
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Antibacterianos
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India