The gendered impact of Buruli ulcer on the household production of health and social support networks: Why decentralization favors women.
Ines Elvire AgboRoch Christian JohnsonGhislain Emmanuel SopohMark NichterPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2019)
This study illustrates the importance of decentralized treatment programs for NTDs such as BU. Such programs enable patients to remain in their homes while being treated, and do not displace women responsible for the welfare of the entire household. When women are displaced the well-being of the entire household is placed in jeopardy.
Keyphrases
- social support
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- public health
- pregnancy outcomes
- end stage renal disease
- depressive symptoms
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- cervical cancer screening
- chronic kidney disease
- breast cancer risk
- mental health
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue
- pregnant women
- climate change
- combination therapy
- replacement therapy
- human health
- long term care