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Understanding the burden of poor mental health and wellbeing among persons affected by leprosy or Buruli ulcer in Nigeria: A community based cross-sectional study.

Edmund Ndudi OssaiNgozi EkekeAmaka Esmai-OnyimaChinwe C EzeFrancis ChinawaObiora ItekePrecious HenryJoseph N ChukwuCharles NwaforNgozi Murphy-OkpalaMartin NjokuAnthony O MekaChukwuma Anyaike
Published in: PloS one (2024)
The burden of poor mental health/wellbeing among persons affected by leprosy or BU is very high. There is need to include mental health interventions in the management of persons affected with leprosy or BU. Equally important is finding a feasible, cost-effective and sustainable approach to delivering mental health care for persons affected with leprosy or BU at the community level. Improving educational status and social support of persons affected by leprosy or BU are essential. Engaging them in productive activities will be of essence.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • social support
  • mental illness
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare