Publications by authors named "Amanda Gabriela de Carvalho"

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amanda Gabriela de Carvalho"

  • Amanda Gabriela De Carvalho's recent research focuses on the integrated control and epidemiological aspects of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Brazil, particularly leprosy and cutaneous leishmaniasis, assessing their co-occurrence and impact on patient health and treatment satisfaction.
  • Her studies utilize a combination of document reviews, cross-sectional analyses, and retrospective cohort studies to evaluate public health strategies aligned with WHO recommendations, patient perceptions, and socioeconomic factors affecting disease management.
  • Key findings highlight the gradual integration of NTD control measures in Brazilian health policies, the influence of socioeconomic status on patient knowledge and attitudes towards visceral leishmaniasis, and the significant overlap in the spatial distribution of leprosy and cutaneous leishmaniasis in hyperendemic areas.