"This disease has made me lose the belief I had in myself": qualitative analysis of experiences among buruli ulcer disease patients in Nigeria using the socioecological model of health

Abstract Introduction Buruli Ulcer Disease is a debilitating neglected tropical disease caused by “Mycobacterium ulcerans”, predominantly affecting marginalized populations in tropical and subtropical regions, including Nigeria. Previous studies have reported a prevalence rate of 61.3% for the disea...

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Principais autores:	Precious Chidozie Azubuike, Ebuka Light Onyekachi, Michael Obule Enyam, Miracle Nwadiche, Chimankpam Kingsley Ogbonna, Promise Nmesomachi Timothy, Eberechukwu Ruth Uchegbu, James Abuo, Temidayo Akinreni
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	Springer 2025-05-01
coleção:	Discover Public Health
Assuntos:	Experience Buruli ulcer Disfigurement Disease Neglected tropical disease Stigma
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00612-8
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