A qualitative process evaluation of a community conversation intervention to reduce stigma related to lower limb lymphoedema in Northern Ethiopia

A qualitative process evaluation of a community conversation intervention to reduce stigma related to lower limb lymphoedema in Northern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Lower limb lymphoedema (swelling of the lower leg) due to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy is common in Ethiopia, imposing huge burdens on affected individuals and communities. Stigma significantly increases the disease bur...

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Main Authors: Abebayehu Tora, Mersha Kinfe, Oumer Ali, Asrat Mengiste, Abdulkadir Ahimed, Abebaw Fekadu, Gail Davey, Maya Semrau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Lymphoedema
Stigma
Community conversations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08335-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08335-1

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