Publications by authors named "Litos Raimundo"
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- * A study involving quantitative assessments of 311 individuals, along with qualitative interviews, revealed that a large majority experienced mental distress and perceived stigma, with varying degrees of participation restrictions linked to the severity of their conditions.
- * The results suggest that individuals facing these diseases often feel socially excluded and struggle financially, but participation in self-care groups can positively influence their mental wellbeing and reduce feelings of stigma.
PEP4LEP study protocol: integrated skin screening and SDR-PEP administration for leprosy prevention: comparing the effectiveness and feasibility of a community-based intervention to a health centre-based intervention in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Tanzania.
Anne Schoenmakers Thomas Hambridge Robin van Wijk Christa Kasang Jan Hendrik Richardus Litos Raimundo
BMJ Open
August 2021
Introduction: Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, remains a cause of preventable disability. Early detection, treatment and prevention are key to reducing transmission. Post-exposure prophylaxis with single-dose rifampicin (SDR-PEP) reduces the risk of developing leprosy when administered to screened contacts of patients.
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