Impact of adverse events during community-wide mass drug administration for soil-transmitted helminths on subsequent participation-a Theory of Planned Behaviour analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Experiencing adverse events (AEs) during mass drug administration (MDA) could affect participation in future MDAs. This study aims to understand the potential influence of AEs during a community-wide MDA (cMDA) trial for soil-transmitted helminths (STH) in India on intention to participate in future cMDAs.

Methods

This study was conducted using a multi-method quantitative and qualitative approach among 74 participants who experienced an AE during STH cMDA and the 12 participants who subsequently refused cMDA treatment of the ongoing DeWorm3 trial. Path analysis and thematic analysis guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour, was used.

Principal findings

Among 74 individuals who reported an AE, 12% refused treatment in the cMDA immediately subsequent to thei

SUBMITTER: Aruldas K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10013912 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature