Quality of life and stigma among persons affected by leprosy or buruli ulcer in Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study

Quality of life and stigma among persons affected by leprosy or buruli ulcer in Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Skin Neglected tropical diseases including leprosy and Buruli ulcer cause aesthetic and functional impairments due to late detection of the diseases. This study assessed the quality of life and stigma among persons affected by leprosy or Buruli ulcer in Nigeria. Methods This wa...

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Main Authors: Amaka Esmai-Onyima, Ngozi Ekeke, Ifeyinwa Ezenwosu, Edmund N. Ossai, Chinwe Eze, Francis Chinawa, Obiora Iteke, Precious Henry, Charles Nwafor, Ngozi Murphy-Okpala, Martin Njoku, Anthony O. Meka, Chukwuma Anyaike, Joseph N. Chukwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Quality of life
Stigma
Leprosy or buruli ulcer
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23536-z
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