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"One feels anger to know there is no one to help us!". Perceptions of mothers of children with Zika virus-associated microcephaly in Caribbean Colombia: A qualitative study.

Elena Marbán-CastroCristina Enguita-FernàndezKelly Carolina Romero-AcostaGermán J ArrietaAnna Marín-CosSalim MattarClara MenéndezMaria MaixenchsAzucena Bardají
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)
This study contributed to identifying the social, medical, psychological, and economic needs of families with children affected by the ZIKV epidemic. Commitment and action by local and national governments, and international bodies, is required to ensure sustained and quality health services by affected children and their families.
Keyphrases
  • zika virus
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • dengue virus
  • aedes aegypti
  • quality improvement
  • mental health
  • intellectual disability