Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis-related disability and psychosocial burden in northern Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are among the most disabling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect the citizens of Mozambique, especially in the Northern provinces. The irreversible impairments caused by these NTDs often lead to psychosocial consequences, including poor mental wellbeing, stigma and reduced social participation. Limited data on these consequences are available for Mozambique, which are urgently needed to better understand the true disease burden and support advocacy for scaling up interventions.

Methods

A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted. Mental distress was assessed with the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20), participation restriction was assessed with the Participation Scale Short (PSS) and perceived stigma w

SUBMITTER: van Wijk R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11321553 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature