logo
Science Portal
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5145.produseast1
About MSF Science Portal
About
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5145.produseast1
Barriers to access to visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis and care among seasonal mobile workers in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A qualitative study | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
Journal Article
|Research

Barriers to access to visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis and care among seasonal mobile workers in Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A qualitative study

Coulborn RM, Gebrehiwot TG, Schneider M, Gerstl S, Adera C, Herrero M, Porten K, den Boer ML, Ritmeijer KKD, Alvar J, Hassen A, Mulugeta A
Download

Similar Content
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Abstract
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.

Countries

Ethiopia

Subject Area

kala azar

Languages

English
DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0006778
Published Date
08 Nov 2018
PubMed ID
30408042
Journal
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 12, Issue 11
Issue Date
2018-11-08
Dimensions Badge