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The social determinants of health in people affected by leprosy in Ethiopia – a mixed methods study (SDHPAL)

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: Skin related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including leprosy, disproportionately affect marginalised populations particularly in sub-Sahara Africa, especially in Ethiopia. Leprosy, a skin NTD, causes significant morbidity, disability and economic burden on affected individual and other household members. Affected individuals often lack access to affordable, acceptable and quality health care services that are person-centered. General objective: To investigate the SDH and economic status in relation to health outcomes in people diagnosed with leprosy and leprosy reactions at ALERT hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/ut93g

Authors: Lambert, Saba Maria, Negatu, Selam Esayas, Yohannes Hailemichael, Marekegn Habtamu Tsadiku, Beletshachew Tadesse Assegahegne, Walker, Stephen L

Language: English

Topic: Leprosy Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7131663286

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