Experiences of a Community-Based Lymphedema Management Program for Lymphatic Filariasis in Odisha State, India: An Analysis of Focus Group Discussions with Patients, Families, Community Members and Program Volunteers

BACKGROUND: Globally 68 million people are infected with lymphatic filariasis (LF), 17 million of whom have lymphedema. This study explores the effects of a lymphedema management program in Odisha State, India on morbidity and psychosocial effects associated with lymphedema. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FI...

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Autores principales: Cassidy, Tali, Worrell, Caitlin M., Little, Kristen, Prakash, Aishya, Patra, Inakhi, Rout, Jonathan, Fox, LeAnne M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4744078/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26849126
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004424

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4744078/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26849126
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004424

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