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The impact of podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis, and leprosy on disability and mental well-being: A systematic review by Ali, Oumer, Mengiste, Asrat, Semrau, Maya, Tesfaye, Abraham, Fekadu, Abebaw, Davey, Gail

“…Leprosy, podoconiosis, and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are among the priority neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Ethiopia. The disability, psychosocial, and…”
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The role of a community conversation intervention in reducing stigma related to lower limb lymphoedema in Northern Ethiopia by Tora, Abebayehu, Bremner, Stephen, Ali, Oumer, Kinfe, Mersha, Mengiste, Asrat, Anagnostopoulou, Vasso, Fekadu, Abebaw, Davey, Gail, Semrau, Maya

“…Stigma related to lower-limb lymphoedema poses a major psychosocial burden to affected persons and acts as a barrier to them accessing morbidity management and…”
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The impact and cost-effectiveness of the Amref Health Africa-Smile Train Cleft Lip and Palate Surgical Repair Programme in Eastern and Central Africa by Hamze, Hasan, Mengiste, Asrat, Carter, Jane

“…Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CLP) is a congenital malformation that causes significant morbidity in low and middle income countries. Amref Health…”
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A qualitative process evaluation of a community conversation intervention to reduce stigma related to lower limb lymphoedema in Northern Ethiopia by Tora, Abebayehu, Kinfe, Mersha, Ali, Oumer, Mengiste, Asrat, Ahimed, Abdulkadir, Fekadu, Abebaw, Davey, Gail, Semrau, Maya

“…Lower limb lymphoedema (swelling of the lower leg) due to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy is common…”
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Quantifying the socio-economic impact of leg lymphoedema on patient caregivers in a lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis co-endemic district of Ethiopia by Caprioli, Thais, Martindale, Sarah, Mengiste, Asrat, Assefa, Dereje, H/Kiros, Fikre, Tamiru, Mossie, Negussu, Nebiyu, Taylor, Mark, Betts, Hannah, Kelly-Hope, Louise A

“…Lymphoedema caused by lymphatic filariasis (LF) or podoconiosis can result in physical disability and social exclusion, which is exacerbated by painful acute…”
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A qualitative study on the implementation of a holistic care package for control and management of lymphoedema: experience from a pilot intervention in northern Ethiopia by Ali, Oumer, Kinfe, Mersha, Semrau, Maya, Tora, Abebayehu, Tesfaye, Abraham, Mengiste, Asrat, Davey, Gail, Fekadu, Abebaw

“…Abstract Background Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and leprosy mainly affect communities in low resource…”
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Mapping lymphatic filariasis morbidities in 24 endemic districts of Ethiopia through the health extension program by Bisrat, Haileleuel, Hailekiros, Fikre, Mitiku, Mebratu, Mengiste, Asrat, Mekonnon, Merga, Seife, Fikre, Oljira, Birhanu, Terefe, Haileyesus, Bekele, Tamrat, Manyazewal, Tsegahun

“…Abstract Background The primary strategy for achieving the second goal of the Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) is morbidity management…”
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Integrated morbidity mapping of lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis cases in 20 co-endemic districts of Ethiopia by Kebede, Biruk, Martindale, Sarah, Mengistu, Belete, Kebede, Biruck, Mengiste, Asrat, H/Kiros, Fikre, Tamiru, Abraham, Davey, Gail, Kelly-Hope, Louise A, Mackenzie, Charles D

“…Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and podoconiosis are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that pose a significant physical, social and economic burden to endemic…”
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Community Involvement in the Care of Persons Affected by Podoconiosis-A Lesson for Other Skin NTDs by Tora, Abebayehu, Mengiste, Asrat, Davey, Gail, Semrau, Maya

“…Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) characterized by lower-leg swelling (lymphedema), which is caused by long-term exposure to irritant red-clay…”
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Stakeholder perspectives on an integrated package of care for lower limb disorders caused by podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis or leprosy: A qualitative study by Davies, Bethany, Kinfe, Mersha, Ali, Oumer, Mengiste, Asrat, Tesfaye, Abraham, Wondimeneh, Mossie Tamiru, Davey, Gail, Semrau, Maya

“…Lower limb disorders including lymphoedema create a huge burden for affected persons in their physical and mental health, as well as socioeconomic and…”
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EnDPoINT: protocol for an implementation research study to integrate a holistic package of physical health, mental health and psychosocial care for podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy into routine health services in Ethiopia by Semrau, Maya, Ali, Oumer, Deribe, Kebede, Mengiste, Asrat, Tesfaye, Abraham, Kinfe, Mersha, Bremner, Stephen A, Hounsome, Natalia, Kelly-Hope, Louise A, MacGregor, Hayley, Taddese, Henock B, Banteyerga, Hailom, HaileMariam, Damen, Negussu, Nebiyu, Fekadu, Abebaw, Davey, Gail

“…IntroductionNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) causing lower limb lymphoedema such as podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and leprosy are common in…”
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Effect of a Community-Based Holistic Care Package on Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes in People with Lower Limb Disorder Caused by Lymphatic Filariasis, Podoconiosis, and Leprosy in Ethiopia: Results from the EnDPoINT Pilot Cohort Study by Dellar, Rachael, Ali, Oumer, Kinfe, Mersha, Mengiste, Asrat, Davey, Gail, Bremner, Stephen, Semrau, Maya, Fekadu, Abebaw

“…Lymphatic filariasis (LF), podoconiosis, and leprosy are highly stigmatized neglected tropical diseases that can cause lower limb swelling and deformity…”
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A cross-sectional study to evaluate depression and quality of life among patients with lymphoedema due to podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy by Ali, Oumer, Deribe, Kebede, Semrau, Maya, Mengiste, Asrat, Kinfe, Mersha, Tesfaye, Abraham, Bremner, Stephen, Davey, Gail, Fekadu, Abebaw

“…Abstract Background Podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and leprosy are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause lymphoedema. When left untreated,…”
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Research priorities to support the development of integrated national strategies to control skin-neglected tropical diseases by Simpson, Hope, Mengiste, Asrat, Mbonigaba, Jean Bosco, Kollie, Karsor, Nganda, Motto, Dean, Laura, Argaw, Daniel, Davey, Gail, Semrau, Maya

“…Skin-presenting neglected tropical diseases (skin-NTDs) impose large burdens on affected people, families and communities. The NTD Roadmap 2021-2030 presents a…”
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Integrated morbidity management for lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis, Ethiopia by Deribe, Kebede, Kebede, Biruck, Tamiru, Mossie, Mengistu, Belete, Kebede, Fikreab, Martindale, Sarah, Sime, Heven, Mulugeta, Abate, Kebede, Biruk, Sileshi, Mesfin, Mengiste, Asrat, McPherson, Scott, Fentaye, Amha

“…Lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis are the major causes of tropical lymphoedema in Ethiopia. The diseases require a similar provision of care, but until…”
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Economic assessment of a community-based care package for people with lower limb disorder caused by lymphatic filariasis, podoconiosis and leprosy in Ethiopia by Hounsome, Natalia, Kinfe, Mersha, Semrau, Maya, Ali, Oumer, Tesfaye, Abraham, Mengiste, Asrat, Bremner, Stephen, Ahmed, Abdulkadir, Fekadu, Abebaw, Davey, Gail

“…Abstract We conducted an implementation research study to integrate a holistic package of physical health, mental health and psychosocial care for…”
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Cystic Echinococcosis in Turkana, Kenya: The Role of Cross-Sectional Screening Surveys in Assessing the Prevalence of Human Infection by Solomon, Nadia, Zeyhle, Eberhard, Carter, Jane, Wachira, John, Mengiste, Asrat, Romig, Thomas, Fields, Paul J, Macpherson, Calum N L

“…Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by . Infection leads to formation of cysts within the viscera of the human host. In the…”
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Integrated morbidity management for lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis, Ethiopia/Gestion integree de la morbidite liee a la filariose lymphatique et a la podoconiose en Ethiopie/Gestion integrada de la morbilidad para la filariasis linfatica y la podoconiosis, Etiopia by Deribe, Kebede, Kebede, Biruck, Tamiru, Mossie, Mengistu, Belete, Kebede, Fikreab, Martindale, Sarah, Sime, Heven, Mulugeta, Abate, Kebede, Biruk, Sileshi, Mesfin, Mengiste, Asrat, McPherson, Scott, Fentaye, Amha

“…Problem Lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis are the major causes of tropical lymphoedema in Ethiopia. The diseases require a similar provision of care, but…”
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Community involvement in the care of persons affected by Podoconiosis - a lesson for other skin NTDs by Abebayehu Tora, Asrat Mengiste, Gail Davey, Maya Semrau

“…Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) characterized by lower-leg swelling (lymphedema), which is caused by long-term exposure to irritant red-clay…”
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Delay in presentation and start of treatment in leprosy patients: a case-control study of disabled and non-disabled patients in three different settings in Ethiopia by Bekri, W, Gebre, S, Mengiste, A, Saunderson, P R, Zewge, S

“…The delay incurred by leprosy patients between the onset of symptoms and the start of treatment has not been well characterized. Because reducing this delay is…”
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