"We all think boots are meant for men": A community-based participatory assessment of rural women's barriers to preventing podoconiosis in Rwanda.

• Main Authors: Gloria Igihozo (Author), Leila Dusabe (Author), Jeanne Uwizeyimana (Author), Esperance Nyiransabimana (Author), Tonya Huston (Author), Janna M Schurer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Podoconiosis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is possibly caused by prolonged exposure to irritant alkaline clay soil. It is endemic to East Africa and disproportionately affects rural female farmers. The condition can be prevented through foot hygiene and regular wearing of p...