ArticleSouthern African journal of infectious diseases2024
Access and utilisation of leprosy healthcare services in high-burden districts in Ethiopia.
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- Factors associated with disability among patients with leprosy: a scoping review.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Transmission Patterns and Factors Influencing High Incidence of Leprosy among Indigenous Penan in Sarawak, Malaysia.Journal of community health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: A lack of awareness, poor quality of care, and gender inequalities are factors associated with access and utilisation of leprosy services. Objectives: This study aimed to identify factors affecting community access and utilisation of leprosy services in high-burden districts of Ethiopia. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study design was utilised and a simple random sampling technique was used to recruit study respondents. One hundred and sixty-one respondents completed the self-administered structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26. A logistic regression model was used to identify predictors associated with leprosy services. A Results: More than 75% ( Conclusion: General knowledge about leprosy was low in communities. However, persons infected with leprosy who resided in the urban areas had a better understanding of leprosy. Male persons infected with leprosy were more likely to utilise leprosy services. Contribution: The results of this study provide early insights into the factors associated with leprosy service utilisation to provide community-centred leprosy care.
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