A Pilot Study to Address the Mental Health of Persons Living with Lymphatic filariasis in Léogâne, Haiti

International Health

By 
Shanze Sadiq, 
Karen E. S. Hamre, 
Samhita Kumar, 
Sarah Bazur-Leidy, 
Luccène Désir, 
M. Martha Désir, 
Murielle C. Gilbert, 
V. Madsen Beau de Rochars, 
Marc-Aurèle Telfort, 
Gregory S. Noland and Eve Byrd
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This paper presents a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of a chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) that was introduced to lymphatic filariasis peer support groups in Léogâne, Haiti. We used household surveys at baseline and endpoint to measure self-rated health, depression, disease self-efficacy, perceived social support, and quality of life.

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