Mental health and quality of life burden in Buruli ulcer disease patients in Ghana

• Main Authors: Yaw Ampem Amoako (Author), Nancy Ackam (Author), John-Paul Omuojine (Author), Michael Ntiamoah Oppong (Author), Abena Gyawu Owusu-Ansah (Author), Harriet Boateng (Author), Mohammed Kabiru Abass (Author), George Amofa (Author), Elizabeth Ofori (Author), Portia Boakye Okyere (Author), Michael Frimpong (Author), Freddie Bailey (Author), David Hurst Molyneux (Author), Richard Odame Phillips (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) is a necrotic skin neglected tropical disease (NTD) that has both a mental and physical health impact on affected individuals. Although there is increasing evidence suggesting a strong association between neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and mental il...