Risk factors for Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana: A matched case-control study in four selected endemic districts of Eastern and Oti Regions
Farming without adequate protective clothing and proximity to waterbodies were the main risk factors for BUD in endemic districts in Ghana. In contrast, being married and practising injury care using alcohol appeared protective. The Ghana Health Service should promote the consistent use of protective clothing during agricultural activities, raise awareness among communities living near waterbodies, and encourage proper injury care practices to reduce the risk of BUD.
Authors
- Nana Konama Kotey
- John O. Gyapong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8415-1468)
- Sorengmen Amos Ziema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8269-9200)
- Samuel Adolf Bosoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3214-8141)
- Hammad Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5433-9155)
- Isaac Annobil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9892-1884)
- George Sarpong Agyemang
- James Alorwu
- Mawuli Gohoho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4357-3509)
- Christian Atsu Gohoho
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (GH)
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- African University College of Communications (GH)
- Ghana Health Service (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013684
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Health and Allied Sciences