Publications by authors named "Aminiasi Koroivueti"
Article Synopsis
- Fiji has a high prevalence of scabies, and mass drug administration (MDA) is being considered as an effective control strategy, but its acceptability has not been fully explored.
- A qualitative study involved 44 community members and 12 key informants to identify barriers and facilitators of MDA acceptability, highlighting prior experiences, community attitudes, and leader endorsements as positive influences, while distrust and limited community outreach were significant barriers.
- This study is the first to qualitatively examine MDA acceptability for scabies globally, suggesting that future programs should include better community engagement, tailored approaches for different areas, and involve local communities in planning and implementation.
Scabies is endemic in Fiji and is a significant cause of morbidity. Little is known about the sociocultural beliefs and practices that affect the occurrence of scabies and impetigo, or community attitudes towards the strategy of mass drug administration that is emerging as a public health option for scabies and impetigo control in Fiji and other countries. Data were collected during semi-structured interviews with 33 community members in four locations in Fiji's Northern Division.
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