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    This study examined knowledge and attitudes toward lymphatic filariasis (LF) and compliance with mass drug administration (MDA) in two rural villages in the Philippines. It found that while respondents had mostly high knowledge of LF, there were still some misconceptions about causes and transmission. Over half had favorable attitudes but some stigma remained. Compliance with the prior MDA was only 66%, below the 85% target. Common reasons for noncompliance were forgetfulness and drug side effect fears. Poverty was linked to less knowledge, while employment affected attitudes. No factors clearly predicted compliance. The study concludes elimination requires more community preparation and support.

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    This study examined knowledge and attitudes toward lymphatic filariasis (LF) and compliance with mass drug administration (MDA) in two rural villages in the Philippines. It found that while respondents had mostly high knowledge of LF, there were still some misconceptions about causes and transmission. Over half had favorable attitudes but some stigma remained. Compliance with the prior MDA was only 66%, below the 85% target. Common reasons for noncompliance were forgetfulness and drug side effect fears. Poverty was linked to less knowledge, while employment affected attitudes. No factors clearly predicted compliance. The study concludes elimination requires more community preparation and support.

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    Knowledge and Attitude Toward Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and Compliance To Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Among Households in Two Rural Barangays

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    This study examined knowledge and attitudes toward lymphatic filariasis (LF) and compliance with mass drug administration (MDA) in two rural villages in the Philippines. It found that while respondents had mostly high knowledge of LF, there were still some misconceptions about causes and transmission. Over half had favorable attitudes but some stigma remained. Compliance with the prior MDA was only 66%, below the 85% target. Common reasons for noncompliance were forgetfulness and drug side effect fears. Poverty was linked to less knowledge, while employment affected attitudes. No factors clearly predicted compliance. The study concludes elimination requires more community preparation and support.

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    Knowledge and Attitude Toward Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and Compliance to Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Among Households

    in Two Rural Barangays Ryan Michael F. Oducado, RN MAN Central Philippine University School of Graduate Studies Jaro, Iloilo City The National Filariasis Elimination Programs objective to decrease prevalence rate of lymphatic filariasis in endemic provinces in the Philippines primarily depends on the annual mass drug administration of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and albendazole for a period five years. In view of scaling up compliance, this descriptive correlational study was conducted to determine the knowledge and attitude toward LF and compliance to MDA among households in two rural barangays in Libacao, Aklan. The respondents were taken using a stratified, systematic random sampling technique that included the 187 eligible household heads who received the two-drug combination during the second treatment round in 2011. The respondents were interviewed between June to July 2012 using a structured questionnaire prepared and validated prior to actual data collection. The results of this study revealed most the respondents were highly knowledgeable about LF however there were still misconceptions about the cause and transmission of the disease. A little over half exhibited favorable attitude toward LF but stigma to people with LF was also apparent. Among those who were covered, only two thirds of the respondents who received the tablets had complied with MDA and the percentage was below the 85 percent national standard. The most common reasons for noncompliance were forgetfulness and fear of the side effects of drugs. A few experienced side effects to MDA tablets. Hypothesis testing showed there was a significant relationship between poverty status and knowledge about LF. Employment status was significantly related to attitude toward the disease. Age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, employment status, poverty status, knowledge and attitude were found to be not significantly associated with MDA compliance. Elimination of LF as a public health burden can only be realized through sufficient groundwork and support from all stakeholders. Key terms: filariasis, compliance, mass drug administration Disclosure: This study has been submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Arts in Nursing of Central Philippine University, Iloilo City and has not been published or presented at any National or Local forum. This is not a funded research and all financial obligations have been shouldered by the researcher. Further, the author declares to have no competing interest, financial or otherwise. Contact Details: Ryan Michael F. Oducado roducado@yahoo.com

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