Demographic characteristics of study participants
| Pre-MDA survey n=296 | Post-MDA survey n=298 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (median and IQR) (years) | 28 (23–33) | 25 (21–30) |
| Formal education (median and IQR) (years) | 8 (5–11) | 9 (6–12) |
| Ethnicity (%) | ||
| Melanesian | 93.8 | 89.5 |
| Polynesian | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| Micronesian | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Other | 0.4 | 1 |
| Marital status (%) | ||
| Married | 82.4 | 78.4 |
| Unmarried | 17.6 | 21.6 |
| Currently living with spouse/partner | 88.8 | 87.2 |
MDA, mass drug administration.