Disease perception, impacts and coping strategies for onchocerciasis in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study among patients and program managers

AE Otache, IL Ezenwosu, EN Ossai, EA Nwobi… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Onchocerciasis is a disease of public health concern due to the devastating
consequences of the disease which impacts negatively on the lives of the people. The …

Awareness and Treatment Methods of Ocular Onchocerciasis among Rural Dwellers in Amuro Community, Imo State, Nigeria

OJ Okechukwu-Ajaegbu, GC Agu… - JOURNAL OF …, 2024 - nigerianjournalsonline.com
Background: Despite treatment and preventive interventions by international organisations
and governments, ocular onchocerciasis still persists in endemic communities in Nigeria …