Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited knowledge about the stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Sri Lanka. To ensure that leishmaniasis researchers focus on CL-associated stigma, we provide an evidence-based framework that can be used in future research.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review on CL-associated stigma using international evidence and carried out a multimethod qualitative study in the Anuradhapura district in Sri Lanka. Based on that, we identified manifestations of stigma, drivers and facilitators that we synthesised to develop a conceptual framework on CL-associated stigma.

Results

Our framework consists of drivers, facilitators and self-stigma experienced by people with CL. Stigma drivers included fear, misbeliefs and misconceptions about CL;

SUBMITTER: Nuwangi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375585 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature