Barriers to access to visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis and care among seasonal mobile workers in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A qualitative study
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Coulborn, RMGebrehiwot, TG
Schneider, M
Gerstl, S
Adera, C
Herrero, M
Porten, K
den Boer, M
Ritmeijer, K
Alvar, J
Hassen, A
Mulugeta, A
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2018-11-08Submitted date
2018-12-03
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PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesAbstract
Ethiopia bears a high burden of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Early access to VL diagnosis and care improves clinical prognosis and reduces transmission from infected humans; however, significant obstacles exist. The approximate 250,000 seasonal mobile workers (MW) employed annually in northwestern Ethiopia may be particularly disadvantaged and at risk of VL acquisition and death. Our study aimed to assess barriers, and recommend interventions to increase access, to VL diagnosis and care among MWs.Publisher
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1935-2735ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1371/journal.pntd.0006778
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