Determinants of Podoconiosis in Bensa District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Podoconiosis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) with the greatest potential for elimination. Despite its public health importance, podoconiosis is a poorly understood disease which led to a widespread misconception about its cause, prevention, and treatment. Even though the exact global burden is still to be measured, it is estimated that at least 4 million people are affected with podoconiosis worldwide, of which more than 1.5 million people are in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of podoconiosis in Bensa District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia.

Methodology/principal findings

A community-based unmatched case-control study was used to identify the determinants of podoconiosis. The sample size was estimated using

SUBMITTER: Hailu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature