Investigator(s)
| WHO Technical Officer |
Katrin Bote WHO SEARO -Neglected Tropical Diseases Katrin Bote 
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| Principal Investigator |
Tanveer Rehman ICMR- Regional Medical Research Centre, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar- 751023, Odisha, India Tanveer Rehman
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Title(s) and abstract
| Scientific title | Accelerating Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Odisha, an Endemic State of India: Adaptation and Evaluation of a Multicomponent Intervention Strategy for Enhancing MDA Coverage and Drug Compliance |
| Public title | Accelerating Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Odisha, an Endemic State of India: Adaptation and Evaluation of a Multicomponent Intervention Strategy for Enhancing MDA Coverage and Drug Compliance |
| Background | Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) persists as a significant public health challenge in India, particularly in the state of Odisha, where LF prevalence remains high in urban slum areas. |
| Objectives | Building on our previous community and LF-focused initiatives, we aim to address the identified barriers impeding LF control in Bhubaneswar's urban slums. Our objective is to enhance Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage, compliance and awareness in the urban slums of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, through a multi-pronged approach, in conjunction with the state health department. |
| Study Methods | Using the Replicating Effective Programs (REP) framework, the intervention will combine community-based health education sessions using existing platforms such as Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Day (VHND), Mahila Arogya Samiti (MAS), and Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs), along with school-based health education, in contrast to the control arm that relies solely on the state's regular communication and social mobilization strategy. The assessment, employing the RE-AIM QuEST framework, will use pre- and post-intervention community surveys integrating quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate MDA coverage, compliance, and community awareness. |
| Expected outcomes and use of results | Anticipated deliverables include a comprehensive report detailing the intervention's effectiveness, a toolkit aimed at empowering frontline healthcare workers and MAS, and a policy brief highlighting effective LF control strategies for urban slum settings. The findings from this study will be crucial in informing evidence-based policies and interventions for LF control not only in Odisha but also in similar high-prevalence areas in other states. |
| Keywords | LF, vector-borne diseases, NTD |
Research Details
| Student research | No |
| Start Date | 16-Jan-2024 |
| End Date | 15-Jan-2025 |
| Key Implementing Institution | ICMR - Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Multi-country research | No |
| Nationwide research | No |
| India | |
| Research Domain(s) | Communicable Disease Research |
| Research field(s) | Infectious Disease |
| Involves human subjects | Yes |
| Intervention Evaluation Research | |
| Data Collection | Primary data |
| Proposal reviewed by other Committee | No |