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    Determinants of Acceptability of Schistosomiasis Mass Drug Administration Among Primary School Children In Busega District, Northwestern Tanzania.
    (PLOS, 2025-07-18) Edward, Irene Yunzu; Maritim, Patricia; Jacobs, Choolwe; Silumbwe, Adam; Mohamed, Hussein; Zulu, Joseph Mumba; Halwiindi, Hikabasa
    Schistosomiasis is endemic in Tanzania, with a prevalence ranging between 12.7% to 87.6%. Mass drug administration (MDA) with praziquantel is the main recommended choice of preventive treatment for the disease. Low treatment coverage rates (46.6%) in Busega District, Northwestern Tanzania which are far less than the recommended effective coverage rates of ≥ 75% could indicate low acceptability and poor uptake of MDA. This study sought to establish factors associated with acceptability of schistosomiasis mass drug administration among primary school children in Busega District