Table 4 Perception of the sampled population towards lymphatic filariasis (LF) and mass drug administration, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, 2005
Attitude statements | Agree (%) | Disagree (%) |
|---|---|---|
Perceived susceptibility | Â | Â |
"LF is a part of life here in our town/barangay" | 49.3 | 48.6 |
"Protecting myself and my family from LF is my responsibility" | 97.4 | 0.5 |
Perceived severity | Â | Â |
"I am not worried about LF because it is not fatal" | 22.3 | 75.4 |
"LF is a serious disease" | 91.7 | 6.0 |
"It is hard for people with LF to work/earn a living" | 92.9 | 4.7 |
"People with LF cannot find partners (husbands/wives)" | 72.4 | 25.0 |
"People with LF are ashamed of their condition" | 88.3 | 9.1 |
"I pity people with LF" | 96.3 | 0.3 |
Perceived benefits minus perceived barriers | Â | Â |
"It would be easier for me to just go to the nearest health facility for diagnosis and treatment when I feel ill" | 96.7 | 1.2 |
"The protection provided by antifilarial drugs are not worth the side effects" | 16.8 | 80.8 |
"The protection provided by antifilarial drugs are not worth the inconvenience of taking them" | 3.9 | 93.9 |
Perceived threat | Â | Â |
"I might be infected with LF now" | 31.5 | 66.4 |
"I might be infected with LF in the future" | 50.5 | 46.6 |
"Members of my family might be infected with LF now" | 31.8 | 66.1 |
"Members of my family might be infected with LF in the future" | 49.0 | 48.8 |
Perception of government services | Â | Â |
" The Barangay Health Station staff provides good services" | 97.1 | 0.7 |
"The Barangay Health Station staff are always available for consultation" | 96.9 | 1.0 |
"The rural health unit provides good service" | 96.4 | 1.2 |
"The rural health unit staff are always available for consultation" | 97.2 | 0.7 |
Cues to action | Â | Â |
"I should not have to take antifilarial drugs if I have no symptoms of LF" | 28.5 | 69.2 |
Theory of reasoned action | Â | Â |
"I believe I am physically capable of ingesting all the antifilarial drugs" | 94.6 | 3.2 |
"Ingesting all the antifilarial drugs will prevent me from getting LF" | 97.2 | 0.7 |