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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals towards people living with lymphoedema caused by lymphatic filariasis, podoconiosis and leprosy in northern Ethiopia.

Rachael DellarOumer AliMersha KinfeAbraham TesfayeAbebaw FekaduGail DaveyMaya SemrauStephen Bremner
Published in: International health (2021)
This study showed high proportions of healthcare workers holding stigmatising views and lacking essential knowledge about lymphoedema. To maximise the impact of MMDP interventions, further research is urgently needed to understand how to address these issues.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • lymph node
  • physical activity
  • mental health