2019
DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.9645/v3
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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis A Neglected Tropical Disease: Community Knowledge, Attitude And Practices In An Endemic Area, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract: Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases in the Ethiopian highlands and studies on assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of the community in endemic areas are scanty. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude towards cutaneous leishmaniasis and treatment seeking practices in people living in the endemic highlands areas in the Northwest, Ethiopia and provide evidence-based information to guide development of appropriate interventions to reduce the impact of c… Show more

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“…A study done in Suriname showed that the nature of stigma that patients experience are associated with certain general fears and anticipation of rejection, rather than the actual rejection that patient had experienced from society (7). Stigma in Ethiopia, specifically in the Amhara region where all of our participants lived, could be due to misconceptions on modes of transmission, as a study has shown that the community believes CL is transmitted by touch (6). Additionally, religion may contribute to some misconceptions, as several orthodox Christian patients wrongly perceived CL as caused by a curse or God's punishment for one's sinful deeds (6).…”
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“…A study done in Suriname showed that the nature of stigma that patients experience are associated with certain general fears and anticipation of rejection, rather than the actual rejection that patient had experienced from society (7). Stigma in Ethiopia, specifically in the Amhara region where all of our participants lived, could be due to misconceptions on modes of transmission, as a study has shown that the community believes CL is transmitted by touch (6). Additionally, religion may contribute to some misconceptions, as several orthodox Christian patients wrongly perceived CL as caused by a curse or God's punishment for one's sinful deeds (6).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Stigma in Ethiopia, specifically in the Amhara region where all of our participants lived, could be due to misconceptions on modes of transmission, as a study has shown that the community believes CL is transmitted by touch (6). Additionally, religion may contribute to some misconceptions, as several orthodox Christian patients wrongly perceived CL as caused by a curse or God's punishment for one's sinful deeds (6).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
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