A review of factors that influence individual compliance with mass drug administration for elimination of lymphatic filariasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The success of programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) depends in large part on their ability to achieve and sustain high levels of compliance with mass drug administration (MDA). This paper reports results from a comprehensive review of factors that affect compliance with MDA.

Methodology/principal findings

Papers published between 2000 and 2012 were considered, and 79 publications were included in the final dataset for analysis after two rounds of selection. While results varied in different settings, some common features were associated with successful programs and with compliance by individuals. Training and motivation of drug distributors is critically important, because these people directly interact with target populations, and their actions can aff

SUBMITTER: Krentel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3836848 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature