Community knowledge, chronic morbidity and microfilaraemia following mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in northern Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Objectives To assess microfilaraemia, chronic lymphatic filariasis (LF)-related morbidity, and community knowledge and self-reported preventive behaviours in a rural community in northern Ghana following prolonged mass drug administration (MDA). Design Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting Birifor community, Lawra Municipality, Upper West Region, northern Ghana, from October 2024 to January 2025. Participants A total of 261 community members aged 10 years and above were selected using random sampling and participated in the study. Outcome measures Outcome measures included microfilara

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