Predictors of compliance with community-directed treatment with ivermectin for onchocerciasis control in Kabo area, southwestern Ethiopia

Predictors of compliance with community-directed treatment with ivermectin for onchocerciasis control in Kabo area, southwestern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Compliance with annual ivermectin treatment is a major challenge in community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) implementation. There are individuals who do not comply with the annual mass treatment, which contributes to the continuity for disease transmission. Hence, ens...

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Main Authors: Adugna Endale, Berhanu Erko, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Mengistu Legesse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Onchocerciasis
Ivermectin
Treatment
Compliance
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0695-7

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