Table 5 Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of CDD respondents (n = 79) towards CDTI, Quara district, 2013
Indicative questions on knowledge, attitude and practice | Response | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|
Distribution mechanism | Center place | 14 (17.7) |
House to house | 65 (82.3) | |
Are you voluntary to serve the community | Yes | 77 (97.5) |
No | 2 (2.5) | |
If no for the above ques reason for not serving | Lack of support from government | 1 (50.0) |
Lack of commitment | 1 (50.0) | |
How is the coverage of drug distribution in the village | 100 % | 66 (83.5) |
Partially | 13 (16.5) | |
Does the drug have serious side effects on the community | Yes | 38 (48.1) |
No | 28 (35.4) | |
I don’t know | 13 (16.5) | |
If your answer for the above ques yes, how do you detect | From Individual report | 21 (55.3) |
Making round visit | 17 (44.7) | |
Is there anyone who interrupted the treatment | Yes | 19 (24.1) |
No | 49 (62.0) | |
I do not know | 11 (13.9) | |
If your answer for the above que. is yes, what was the reason for interrupting the treatment? | Fear of the side effect of the drug | 14 (73.7) |
Not present during the distribution period | 5 (26.3) | |
The status of community participation | High | 77 (97.5) |
Low | 2 (2.5) | |
The perception of the community for CDTI | Very good | 77 (97.5) |
Poor | 2 (2.5) | |
What is your recommendation for continuity of the program | Incentive is needed | 65 (69.9) |
Support from health profession | 28 (29.1) |