2022
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2330514/v1
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Health-Seeking Behavior Regarding Schistosomiasis Treatment in the Absence of a Regular Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Program: The Case of Endemic Communities Along Lake Albert in Western Uganda

Abstract: Introduction Schistosomiasis poses a serious public health and social challenge affecting over 240,000,000 people, the majority of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends praziquantel (PZQ) drug treatment through regular mass drug administration (MDA), in endemic areas, it is hindered by funding gaps. We explored the health seeking behaviors of communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda, regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a regular MDA p… Show more

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