Table 2.
Cost and Utility Parameter Values and Sources.
| Parameter Name/Description | Parameter Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.9 | [40] |
| Median life expectancy at birth | 66.6 | [40] |
| Quality-adjusted life expectancy | 55.0 | [41] |
| Mean life expectancy at age 20 | 50.6 | [42] |
| HRQoL during infection | 0.38 | [43] |
| Cost of inpatient hospitalization per patient per day | $9.17 | [39] |
| Mean daily salary for community health workers | $4.58 | [37] |
| Container of 50% malathion insecticide | $4.63 | [44] |
| Average household size | 4.7 | [45] |
| Price of generic doxycycline per daily dose | $0.014 | [46] |
| Overhead cost per individual receiving treatment | $0.32 | [47] |
| Overhead costs per individual receiving prophylaxis | ||
| Vehicles | $0.05 | [47] |
| Communication and IT equipment | $0.01 | [47] |
| Mass distribution equipment | $0.02 | [47] |
| Travel and transportation | $0.39 | [47] |
| Vehicle fuel and maintenance | $0.03 | [47] |
| Accommodation and sustenance | $0.13 | [47] |
| Mass distribution consumables and other charges | $0.08 | [47] |
| Communication | $0.01 | [47] |
| Personnel | $0.57 | [47] |
| Total | $1.61 | |
| Annual discount rate | 3% | [34] |
HRQoL = health-related quality of life; IT = information technology.