Intervention framework towards a community-driven approach to improve health-seeking in cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka - PubMed
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- #cutaneous leishmaniasis
- #health-seeking behavior
- Study focuses on improving health-seeking behavior for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in rural Sri Lanka.
- Uses a community-driven approach integrating community engagement and involvement (CEI) with Intervention Mapping.
- Identifies multilevel behavioral, social, and structural determinants of delayed health-seeking for CL.
- Develops a culturally appropriate intervention framework with four phases: community entry, sensitization, community-led actions, and sustainability.
- Feasibility assessment shows high acceptability but notes context-dependency influenced by leadership and collaboration.
- Recommends pilot testing for refinement before broader implementation.