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Journal Article > Research

"I Wasted 3 Years, Thinking It's Not a Problem": Patient and Health System Delays in Diagnosis of Leprosy in India: A Mixed-Methods Study

Muthuvel T, Govindarajulu S, Isaakidis P, Shewade HD, Rokade V, Singh RS, Kamble S
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Abstract
Worldwide, leprosy is one of the major causes of preventable disability. India contributes to 60% of global leprosy burden. With increasing numbers of leprosy with grade 2 disability (visible disability) at diagnosis, we aimed to determine risk factors associated with grade 2 disability among new cases and explore patients and providers' perspectives into reasons for late presentation.
Countries
India
DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0005192
Published Date
12-Jan-2017
PubMed ID
28081131
Languages
English
Journal
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 11, Issue 1
Issue Date
12-Jan-2017
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