Living with albinism in an African community: exploring the challenges of persons with albinism in Lilongwe District, Malawi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07034
Abstract: Background Albinism is a genetic condition caused by a deficit in the production of the pigment called melanin, which protects the skin against ultraviolet light and provides the skin with its color production. The condition… read more here.
Keywords: district malawi; albinism; lilongwe district; persons albinism ... See more keywords
Measuring the physical and economic impact of filarial lymphoedema in Chikwawa district, Malawi: a case-control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s40249-017-0241-2
Abstract: BackgroundLymphatic filariasis (LF) is one of the primary causes of lymphoedema in sub-Saharan Africa, and has a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) of those affected. In this paper we assess the relative… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; impact; chikwawa district; district malawi ... See more keywords
Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawi
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s156949
Abstract: Introduction The global burden of tuberculosis (TB) remains significantly high, with overreliance on biomedical interventions and inadequate exploration of the socioeconomic and cultural context of the infected population. A desired reduction in disease burden can… read more here.
Keywords: community members; community; knowledge beliefs; beliefs perceptions ... See more keywords