Unveiling the hidden burden: Exploring the psychosocial impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and scars in southern Ethiopia
The study highlights the need for improved education and awareness about CL to reduce misconceptions and negative attitudes towards affected individuals. Additionally, more effective treatment options and integrated preventive ways should be explored to minimize the physical and psychological impact of CL on affected individuals.
Authors
- Jean‐Pierre Van Geertruyden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5006-6364)
- Misgun Shewangizaw
- Behailu Merdekios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8378-241X)
- Hilde Bastiaens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5509-3406)
- Johan van Griensven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6581-2964)
- Melissa Ceuterick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1376-9524)
- Abebayehu Sappo
- Eshetu Ewunetu
Institutions
- University of Antwerp (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
- Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317576
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 18.79
Funders
- Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad
- VLIRUOS