This systematic review assessed the impact of targeted treatment and mass drug administration (MDA) strategies on schistosomiasis prevalence and intensity in African school-aged children. Twenty-seven studies showed a decrease in prevalence post-treatment, with varied intensity changes. The review highlighted that targeted treatment's effectiveness depends on frequency, complementary interventions, and uptake, while constant MDA programs, alongside preventative measures, are needed for elimination.
Publisher
Infection and Drug Resistance
Published On
Mar 17, 2023
Authors
Nathan Chanhanga, Tafadzwa Mindu, John Mogaka, Moses Chimbari
Tags
schistosomiasis
targeted treatment
mass drug administration
prevalence
school-aged children
Africa
health interventions
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