The psychosocial burden of cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: A multi-method qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Leishmaniasis is a tropical infectious disease affecting some of the world's most economically disadvantaged and resource-poor regions. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common out of the three clinical types of Leishmaniasis. Since 1904 this disease has been endemic in Sri Lanka. CL is considered a disfiguring stigmatising disease with a higher psychosocial burden. However, there needs to be a more in-depth, holistic understanding of the psychosocial burden of this disease, both locally and internationally. An in-depth understanding of the disease burden beyond morbidity and mortality is required to provide people-centred care. We explored the psychosocial burden of CL in rural Sri Lanka using a complex multimethod qualitative approach with community engagement and involvement. Dat

SUBMITTER: Nuwangi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826957 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature