Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer and Lymphatic Filariasis Mental and Behavioural Disorders Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Conditions
Sponsors
EFFECT HOPE CANADA
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Persons affected by leprosy, Buruli ulcer or Lymphatic filariasis including children with G2D, Category III BU lesions, BU complications such as contractures and other conditions (who need self-care) Family members of persons affected by NTDs who give consent to participate Persons affected by NTDs who are willing to learn and practice self-care Consent to participate in SHG meetings of persons affected by leprosy, BU and LF
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons who are unable to participate due to severe illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved well-being (physical, mental and socioeconomic) and quality of life of persons affected by NTDs in Nigeria | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduced stigma and discrimination related to NTDs;Improved morbidity management practices (physical and mental) for persons affected by NTDs;Strengthened health system through sustainable community participation in control of NTDs;Increased action by NTBLCP and NTD Units of the Federal Ministry of Health toward best practices in morbidity management of people affected by NTDs. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactFrancis Iyama
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Outcome results
None listed