Community perceptions and acceptance of ivermectin for malaria control on Sumba Island, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indonesia has made significant progress in malaria control, however hotspots such as Sumba Island continue to experience high rates of malaria transmission, driven by multiple Anopheles mosquito species. The Sumba Livestock Ivermectin for Malaria (SLIM) trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of ivermectin treatment in livestock as a vector control strategy. This accompanying social science study aimed to explore community perceptions of ivermectin-based malaria interventions, including ivermectin livestock treatment (ITL) and potential mass drug administration (MDA) in humans.

Methods

A social science study was conducted alongside the SLIM trial between November 2022 and September 2023 across four villages in Southwest Sumba. Qualitative and participatory appr

SUBMITTER: Timoria D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904417 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature