Knowledge, experiences, and practices of women affected by female genital schistosomiasis in rural Madagascar: A qualitative study on disease perception, health impairment and social impact.
<h4>Background</h4>Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected manifestation of urogenital schistosomiasis caused by S. haematobium. The disease presents with symptoms such as pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and bleeding and menstruation disorders, and might lead to infertility an...
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Main Authors: | Angela Schuster (Author), Bodo Sahondra Randrianasolo (Author), Oliva Onintsoa Rabozakandraina (Author), Charles Emile Ramarokoto (Author), Dorthe Brønnum (Author), Hermann Feldmeier (Author) |
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2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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