From Health Advice to Taboo: Community Perspectives on the Treatment of Sleeping Sickness in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a Qualitative Study

The principal strategy for the control of HAT is based on early detection and prompt treatment of identified cases. A range of taboos are associated with HAT treatment in DRC. The origin of these taboos is not well understood. These taboos constitute major issues for patients and their families, lea...

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Main Authors: Mpanya, Alain, Hendrickx, David, Baloji, Sylvain, Lumbala, Crispin, da Luz, Raquel Inocêncio, Boelaert, Marleen, Lutumba, Pascal
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391751/