A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Mainstreaming Mass Drug Administration for Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis in Four Districts of Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: In Nigeria, mass drug administration (MDA) for schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) has often been coordinated with other programs that receive greater external funding. As these programs reach stop MDA milestones, SCH and STH programs will likely need to transition implementation, or "mainstream," to domestic support. A mixed-methods study was conducted in four districts before (2021) and after (2022) mainstreaming to evaluate its impact on MDA coverage. Household surveys were done in 30 villages per district pre- and post-mainstreaming. All selected communities were eligible for STH treatment; around a third were eligible for SCH treatment. Mass drug administration was primarily conducted in schools. A total of 5,441 school-aged children were included in pre-mai

SUBMITTER: Griswold E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11376119 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature