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Table 3 Interview excerpts that express motivation to participate in MDA as a way to support the general community

From: Rapid ethnographic assessment for potential anti-malarial mass drug administration in an outbreak area of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Example quotation

Original Spanish

Participant background

It is a contribution to my community

Eso es un aporte a mi comunidad

Female, 40 years old, Capotillo

It is a social act that deserves support

Una obra social que merece apoyo

Male, 59 years old, Los Guandules

For the people of the neighbourhood, because they need it

Por las personas del barrio, porque lo necesitan

Male, 56 years old, Los Tres Brazos

To help my neighbourhood with this evil disease

Para ayudar a mi pueblo con esa enfermedad mala

Male, 62 years old, Los Tres Brazos

To cooperate with others

Para cooperar con los demás personas

Female, 49 years old, Los Tres Brazos

That way, other people in the community won’t get sick

Así no se enfermarían otras personas aquí en el sector

Male, 21 years old, Sabana Perdida

Because what I want for myself, I want for others

Por que lo que quiero para mi, yo quiero para los demás

Female, 38 years old, Sabana Perdida

If it benefits the community, I see it as very important

Si es beneficial a la comunidad, lo veo muy importante

Female, 27 years old, Guaricano