Illness meanings and experiences for pre-ulcer and ulcer conditions of Buruli ulcer in the Ga-West and Ga-South Municipalities of Ghana

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ghana is a Buruli ulcer (BU) endemic country yet there is paucity of socio-cultural research on BU. Examining distinctive experiences and meanings for pre-ulcers and ulcers of BU may clarify the disease burden, illness experience and...

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Main Authors: Ackumey Mercy M, Gyapong Margaret, Pappoe Matilda, Kwakye-Maclean Cynthia, Weiss Mitchell G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/264