Intention to Continue with Ivermectin Treatment for Onchocerciasis Control After Eight Years of Annual Distribution in Cameroon, Nigeria, and Uganda

statistics were employed in characterizing the respondents into high and
low compliers, while some socio-demographic and key perceptual factors
were employed in regression models constructed to explain levels of
compliance among the respondents. Demographic and perceptual factors
associated with intention to comply with prolonged treatment with ivermectin
were identified. Intention to comply was higher among married persons
(91.8%, p < 0.001); local populations (89.8%, p < 0.001); and those with
history of complying with treatment (98.2%, p < 0.001). Perception of onchocerciasis
and effectiveness of ivermectin influenced intention to continue.
The perceptual factors that drive the intention to comply should inform plans
for health education at the project and village levels.