Barriers and facilitators of visceral leishmaniasis case management in the Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: an exploratory qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is among the world's most serious public health threats, causing immense human suffering and death. In Ethiopia, little is known about the barriers and facilitators of visceral leishmaniasis case management. This study aimed to explore such barriers and facilitators in the Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

An exploratory qualitative study was conducted on 16 purposively selected patients and key informants from May 8 to June 2, 2023. The study participants were recruited using the maximum variation technique. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. Thematic analysis was employed using Atlas.ti 9 software with a blended approach of both deductive and inductive coding.

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SUBMITTER: Gelaw YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401257 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature