Stakeholders perspective of integrating female genital schistosomiasis into HIV care: A qualitative study in Ghana

Both CHOs and community members lacked sufficient knowledge about FGS, hindering regular screening and timely diagnosis. While integrating FGS and HIV care could support Ghana's HIV eradication goals, success depends on addressing stigma, improving awareness, ensuring drug availability, and equipping health facilities. Collaboration among healthcare professionals and developing standardized clinical protocols are essential. Training community health workers on these protocols is urgently needed to support effective integration.

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PLoS neglected tropical diseases
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2025-06-02
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012469
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Parasites and Host Interactions
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Stakeholders perspective of integrating female genital schistosomiasis into HIV care: A qualitative study in Ghana

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Stakeholders perspective of integrating female genital schistosomiasis into HIV care: A qualitative study in Ghana

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Both CHOs and community members lacked sufficient knowledge about FGS, hindering regular screening and timely diagnosis. While integrating FGS and HIV care could support Ghana's HIV eradication goals, success depends on addressing stigma, improving awareness, ensuring drug availability, and equipping health facilities. Collaboration among healthcare professionals and developing standardized clinical protocols are essential. Training community health workers on these protocols is urgently needed to support effective integration.

PLoS neglected tropical diseasesVol. 19(6)
University of Ghana (GH), World Health Organization (CH), Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Parasites and Host Interactions
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