Piloting lymphoedema management for lymphatic filariasis: experiences and perceptions of patients and stakeholders from Kwale county, coastal Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global program to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (GPELF) was started in 2003 with two strategies: mass drug administration (MDA) to interrupt disease transmission and the morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) to provide basic hygienic care to filariasis lymphoedema patients.

Methods

We conducted a mixed methods study with pre-intervention, intervention and post-intervention phases without control groups among 106 participants from two lymphatic filariasis-endemic wards of Lunga Lunga sub-county, Kwale county on the coastal Kenya between 2019 and 2021. During the intervention phase, a lymphoedema management care package was developed using participatory approaches. In the post-intervention phase, qualitative data was collected to assess percepti

SUBMITTER: Kepha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512451 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature