Doxycycline Usage for Prevention of Leptospirosis among Farmers and Reasons for Failure to Use Chemoprophylaxis: A Descriptive Study from Southern Sri Lanka
Table 5
Reasons for non-adherence or discontinuation of doxycycline prophylaxis.
Reasons for non-adherence
Number
%
Lack of awareness or knowledge on chemoprophylaxis usage
72
27.7
False sense of security by perceived “immunity” to disease
60
23.1
Low disease prevalence in the community
41
15.8
Lack of motivation
30
11.5
Lack of availability of chemoprophylaxis (due to problems of distribution of drug)
