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Double stigma: a cross-sectional study of Lassa patients with hearing loss in North Central Nigeria

Kachollom C. S. Best
Caroline Weldon
Christopher Sabo Yilgwan
Scott C. Weaver
Slobodan Paessler
Tomoko Makishima
David Shwe
Ibrahim Mahmood Maigari
Emmanuel Ameh
Ishaku Turaki
Nuhu D. Ma’an
Nathan Y. Shehu

20248 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Jos

Abstract

There is a need to address stigma in LF survivors who develop HL through concerted community-owned awareness to improve their quality of life along with a robust social support system to aid prevention.

Research topics

COVID-19 and Mental Health
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Migration, Health and Trauma

Sustainable Development Goals

5Gender Equality

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1395939

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