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August 6, 2025Open Access

Stigma, Perception, and Lived Realities: An Ethnographic Study of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Rural Ethiopia

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BHBinega HaileselassieZZZenawi ZerihunAMAfework Mulugeta

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Overview

Ethnographic study reveals stigma surrounding cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Ethiopia, indicating cultural beliefs impact care access.

Key Points

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis is heavily stigmatized in rural Ethiopia, leading to social exclusion and delayed care.
  • Beliefs linking CL to divine punishment and curses contribute to stigma and emotional distress for affected individuals.
  • Effective interventions are hampered by structural barriers like economic hardship and poor health literacy.
  • Addressing CL requires a culturally sensitive public health response that respects local belief systems and engages communities.

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Haileselassie et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f99e6551bb0af8d1668https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.01.25332707
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