Creating a network of people affected by neglected tropical diseases in Liberia: the same secret we were keeping, they are keeping it, too.

Journal: International health

Volume: 15

Issue: Supplement_3

Year of Publication: 2023

Affiliated Institutions:  Peer Advocate, REDRESS Liberia, Actions Transforming Lives, Monsterrado, Monrovia, Liberia.

Abstract summary 

This article is written by three people with lived experience of neglected tropical diseases in Liberia. We describe our journey to becoming peer advocates, why mental health is important to us, and our recommendations for challenging stigma and improving the mental well-being of people affected.

Authors & Co-authors:  Zaizay Joefay Dennis

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1093/inthealth/ihad088
SSN : 1876-3405
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Liberia;mental well-being;neglected tropical diseases;peer advocate;persons affected
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Liberia
Publication Country
England