The impact of acute adenolymphangitis in podoconiosis on caregivers: A case study in Wayu Tuka woreda, Oromia, Western Ethiopia. ‘ < i > If she was healthy < /i > , < i > I would be free < /i > . ’

ConclusionsThis study found a significant impact on the caregivers of those with podoconiosis, especially during acute attacks, in in Wayu Tukaworeda. It also highlighted the limited support available to caregivers. Further research is needed to understand whether this impact applies to podoconiosis caregivers across Ethiopia, and beyond, and to establish if there are wider implications of this important consequence of podoconiosis, for example on the economy and caregivers ’ mental and physical health.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research