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Participation of people with disabilities due to Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), and other causes in Uganda

2023-03-28

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) often affect the most impoverished people in society. Uganda continues to carry a heavy burden of leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF). Both NTDs cause disfigurement and disability, often impacting the participation and inclusion of the affected persons. Their exclusion largely arises from the stigmatizing nature of both conditions and the l...

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9fe62b0e-ea34-5b83-9399-f7f73cb5d384
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10.1101/2023.03.24.23287679
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