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July 23, 2025

A Qualitative Study of Knowledge, Experiences, and Healthcare Needs of People Living with Lymphedema in Kamwenge District, Rural Uganda

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VMVicent MwesigyeJBJoanita BerytahTebulwaBMBenson Musinguzi

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals stigma and healthcare barriers in lymphedema patients, implying the need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Lymphedema patients in Kamwenge face significant physical and emotional challenges due to stigma and lack of resources.
  • Seven key themes highlight the struggles with pain, social exclusion, and knowledge gaps in understanding lymphedema.
  • Community-based focus groups and interviews were used to gather diverse perspectives on healthcare and cultural beliefs.
  • The findings stress the importance of community-focused interventions to improve care and stigma reduction strategies.

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Mwesigye et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a061be6551bb0af8cda13https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7045452/v1
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