Assessing the effectiveness of the community participation approaches to improve access to mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area of Baringo County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trachoma remains a significant public health issue in many regions, including Baringo County, Kenya. Despite the ongoing mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns in Baringo, the achievement of optimal treatment coverage has been hindered by factors such as conflicts and the nomadic lifestyle dominating this region. To address these challenges, innovative strategies are needed to improve community engagement and enhance MDA uptake. This study evaluated the effectiveness of community participation approaches in improving MDA access among residents of Baringo County.

Methods

The study used a pre- and post-intervention design, utilizing a systematic random sampling of households. The study area was Loyamorok Ward, Tiaty East Sub-County in Baringo County. The county wa

SUBMITTER: Okoyo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360648 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature