Table 3.
MDA coverage, implementation, and self-reported reasons for not being offered drugs (n=956)
| Category | n | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered drugs | Yes | 272 | 28.5 |
| No | 684 | 71.5 | |
| Took drugs | Yes | 263 | 27.5 |
| No | 693 | 72.5 | |
| MDA-distribution point (n=272) | Home | 12 | 4.4 |
| School | 116 | 42.6 | |
| Health post | 117 | 43.0 | |
| Central point | 27 | 9.9 | |
| Time taken to reach drug-distribution points | >60 minutes | 234 | 24.5 |
| 30–60 minutes | 165 | 17.3 | |
| <30 minutes | 557 | 58.3 | |
| CDDs available while drugs were offered (n=272) | Yes | 264 | 97.1 |
| No | 8 | 2.9 | |
| Perceived reasons for not taking drugs (n=693) | Fear of side effect | 7 | 1.0 |
| Do not like test | 2 | 0.3 | |
| Not offered/given | 684 | 98.7 | |
| Perceived reasons for not being offered drugs (n=684) | Not informed | 293 | 42.8 |
| Felt healthy | 107 | 15.6 | |
| Long distance to MDA site | 178 | 26.0 | |
| Do not attend school | 106 | 15.5 |