ArticleInternational health2024
Qualitative study of the stigma associated with the lived experiences of Buruli ulcer disease among patients in Nigeria.
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- Intersectional dimensions of stigma in neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review of evidence and implications for equity-based health policy.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- The psychosocial impacts of skin-neglected tropical diseases (SNTDs) as perceived by the affected persons: A systematic review.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Pooled it
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- Biological, Environmental, and Social Determinants of Buruli Ulcer in Africa: Their Interplay Across Disease Severity and Patient Outcome.Public health challenges · 2026Review
- Perceptions, practices, and gaps in osteomyelitis care in rural Rwanda: insights from patients and healthcare workers.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Psychological distress, perceived stress, and public stigma in skin neglected tropical diseases in Ghana: A structural equation model of a cross-sectional survey.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundBuruli ulcer disease (BUD) is a neglected tropical disease of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and bone caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, with various disabling and stigmatising sequelae. Patients face a range of adverse impacts owing to the disease as most are unable to relate effectively with their communities, battling stigma and fear of discrimination. This study aimed to explore the stigma associated with the lived experiences of BUD in patients in Nigeria.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional qualitative study that employed a focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews in Enugu State, Nigeria. A random sampling of communities was followed by a purposive selection of FGD participants and key informants. A total of six key informants and eight FGD participants took part in the study. Data were collected over 6 wk from December 2022 to February 2023. The NVivo application was used to analyse transcripts and compute themes of quotes.
resultsPatients experienced stigma owing to the condition. The most reported experiences by participants were shame and culpability, isolation and social exclusion, including maltreatment from family members.
conclusionsIdentifying the stigma experienced by patients owing to BUD helps in the provision of psychosocial management services and support for patients.
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