Understanding the risk perception of visceral leishmaniasis exposure and the acceptability of sandfly protection measures among migrant workers in the lowlands of Northwest Ethiopia: a health belief model perspective

• Main Authors: Resom Berhe (Author), Mark Spigt (Author), Francine Schneider (Author), Lucy Paintain (Author), Cherinet Adera (Author), Adane Nigusie (Author), Zemichael Gizaw (Author), Yihenew Alemu Tesfaye (Author), Dia-Eldin A. Elnaiem (Author), Mekuriaw Alemayehu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is the leading cause of health concerns among Ethiopian migrant workers. Understanding risk perception and health-protective behavior are significant challenges in the prevention and eradication of the disease. As a result, studies are required to asse...