Coverage and predictors of the uptake of the mass drug administration of praziquantel chemotherapy for schistosomiasis in a selected urban setting in Zambia
The burden of schistosomiasis in Zambia has remained high over the years. The World Health Assembly recommended adequate mass drug administration coverage for schistosomiasis using Praziquantel chemotherapy for school-aged children and all at-risks adults. We aimed at investigating the coverage and...
Main Authors: | Felix Nzonzi Kiesolo, Mutale Sampa, Given Moonga, Charles Michelo, Choolwe Jacobs |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Epidemiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fepid.2023.1168282/full |
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