Stigma, psychosocial and economic effects of yaws in the Philippines: an exploratory, qualitative study.

Belen Lardizabal DofitasSherjan P KalimCamille B ToledoJan Hendrik Richardus

Published in: Tropical medicine and health (2022)

This is the first study to document the psychosocial and economic effects of yaws among Filipinos. Information campaigns about yaws and a yaws control program are needed to reduce stigma and discrimination.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
hiv aids
social support
quality improvement
healthcare
health information
depressive symptoms
hepatitis c virus
social media
antiretroviral therapy