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

The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of podoconiosis in Bensa District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. Methodology/Principal findingsA 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 ap
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research