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The study aims to explore the perceptions and care-seeking behaviors of individuals affected by leprosy in Ethiopia.

Exploring the health-seeking journeys of individuals affected by leprosy: Lived experiences in selected urban rehabilitation centers in Ethiopia

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The study aims to explore the perceptions and care-seeking behaviors of individuals affected by leprosy in Ethiopia.
Exploratory qualitative study conducted in urban leprosy treatment and rehabilitation centers.
Utilized in-depth interviews and focus group discussions for data collection.
Data coded using both pre-identified themes and open coding in MAXQDA 24.
Participants held limited knowledge of leprosy, often attributing it to supernatural causes.
Stigma and misconceptions delayed care-seeking, resulting in advanced disease stages.
Social isolation and discrimination were common among affected individuals.
Some participants formed supportive social networks to combat stigma and foster inclusion.

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Exploratory qualitative study finds stigma and misconceptions hinder care-seeking in individuals affected by leprosy.

Chala et al. (2026) studied this question.

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