An Evaluation of Mass Drug Administration For Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Bhandara District of Maharashtra – A Community Based Cross– Sectional Study

Priya D; Jadhao A

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

An Evaluation of Mass Drug Administration For Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Bhandara District of Maharashtra – A Community Based Cross– Sectional Study

Priya D, Jadhao A

Abstract :

Background –The Government of India launched nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) in 2004 in endemic areas. The compliance has improved over a period of time, but intensive social mobilization would still be required to idge the gap between coverage and actual consumption.Objectives: The present study was planned with the objective to evaluate the success of MDA programme in terms of coverage and compliance and to identify the reasons of non–compliance. Methods –A community based cross sectional study in selected four clusters of Bhandara district was conducted through house to house survey and the outcome was assessed as the coverage and compliance of Mass Drug Administration. Results:The surveyed coverage for distribution & consumption was 78.5% & 66.1% respectively. Insufficient distribution of drug was the most common reason reported for the non–consumption followed by improper counselling and absenteeism.Conclusion: Every effort should be made to increase Coverage & consumption Rate.