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Determinants of Podoconiosis in Bensa District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A case control study

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  • Melaku Hailu
  • Nana Chea
  • Musa Mohammed Ali
  • Mesay Hailu

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Background: Podoconiosis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) with the greatest potential for elimination. Despite its public health importance, podoconiosis is a poorly understood disease which led to a widespread misconception about its cause, prevention, and treatment. Even though the exact global burden is still to be measured, it is estimated that at least 4 million people are affected with podoconiosis worldwide, of which more than 1.5 million people are in Ethiopia. Methodology/Principal findings: A community-based unmatched case-control study was used to identify the determinants of podoconiosis. The sample size was estimated using the double population proportion formula. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Blood specimens collected from cases were tested by Filariasis Test Strip to exclude lymphatic filariasis. Data were checked for completeness, coded and entered into Epi-data Version 4.6, and exported to the SPSS version 22 software. Variables with a p

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  • Melaku Hailu & Nana Chea & Musa Mohammed Ali & Mesay Hailu, 2023. "Determinants of Podoconiosis in Bensa District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A case control study," PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science, vol. 17(8), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pntd00:0011502
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011502
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