Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework.

Hasara Nuwangi Lisa Dikomitis Kosala Gayan Weerakoon Chandani Liyanage Thilini Chanchala Agampodi Suneth Buddhika Agampodi

Published in: International health (2024)

We developed a conceptual framework of the stigma associated with CL that can be used to develop targeted interventions to increase CL awareness, address stigma and improve the quality of life for CL patients.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
hiv aids
end stage renal disease
social support
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
south africa
cancer therapy
patient reported outcomes
drug delivery
human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy