Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cutaneous (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) are parasitic diseases caused by parasites of the genus leishmania leading to stigma caused by disfigurations. This study aimed to systematically review the dimensions, measurement methods, implications, and potential interventions done to reduce the CL- and MCL- associated stigma, synthesising the current evidence according to an accepted stigma framework.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (ID- CRD42021274925). The eligibility criteria included primary articles discussing stigma associated with CL and MCL published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese up to January 2023. An electronic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO, Web of

SUBMITTER: Nuwangi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10781107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature