Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis-related disability and psychosocial burden in northern Mozambique
The findings provide evidence that persons affected by leprosy and LF must not only confront physical impairments but also experience significant disability in the psychosocial domain, including mental distress, participation restriction and stigma. These challenges must be urgently addressed by NTD programmes to promote the inclusion and wellbeing of persons affected by NTDs.
Authors
- Wim H. van Brakel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0277-2907)
- Artur Manuel Muloliwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2338-242X)
- Humberto Muquingue
- Robin van Wijk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0969-4155)
- Litos Raimundo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1030-3406)
- Julie Cliff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-0311)
- Yuki Stakteas
- Domingos Nicala
- Adelaide Cumbane
Institutions
- Eduardo Mondlane University (MZ)
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Lúrio University (MZ)
- Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NL)
- National Directorate of Geology (MZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-08-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012342
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Government of the United Kingdom