Acceptability of mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Baglung Municipality of Nepal: A mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease, remains a significant public health challenge in endemic regions including Baglung Municipality of Nepal. This study investigates the acceptability of mass drug administration (MDA) for LF in Baglung Municipality of Nepal.

Methodology

A cross-sectional, mixed-method study was conducted in Baglung Municipality among 272 community people. Three Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were conducted among 25 commmunity members. Quantitative data were collected using pretested structured questionnaires and FGDs were conducted using structured guideline. Probability proportional to size sampling was done to select desired number of participants. EpiData 3.1 was used for data entry and IBM SPSS 22 was employed for quantit

SUBMITTER: Pudasainee M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279114 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature