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Experiences of stigma and violence among persons affected by skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs): longitudinal analysis from an integrated intervention in Liberia

Hotopf I, Chowdhury S, Berrian H, Seekey W, Kollie J, Parker C, Zaizay Z, Rogers E, Zawolo GVK, Smith JS, Kollie K, Godwin-Akpan T, Zaizay E, Theobald S, Dean L, McCollum R.   +15 more
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The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022. [PDF]

J Epidemiol Glob Health
Naiga HN, Zalwango JF, Agaba B, Kizito SN, Simbwa BN, Zalwango MG, Akunzirwe R, Kabami Z, Kawugenzi PC, Zavuga R, Ninsiima M, King P, Wanyana MW, Kiggundu T, Migisha R, Gonahasa D, Kyamwine I, Kwesiga B, Kadobera D, Bulage L, Riolexus AA, Paige SB, Harris JR.   +22 more
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Exploring opportunities to strengthen maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response: a landscape analysis of surveillance and health information systems in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. [PDF]

Confl Health
Chimanuka Murhima'alika C, Mary M, Chiribagula Zalinga C, Mugisho Byamungu C, Mwene-Batu P, Bigirinama Nshobole R, Ngaboyeka G, Ekambi S, Spiegel P, Tappis H, Bisimwa Balaluka G.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Age enterprising: "Old" age on the make in Ghana. [PDF]

J Aging Stud
Crampton A, Coe C.
europepmc   +1 more source

Perceived Determinants of Childhood Stunting in Rwanda: Insights from Parents and Frontline Workers

Habimana JD, Habumugisha T, Korukire N, Umugwaneza M, Rugema L, Munyanshongore C.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Child abuse linked to beliefs in witchcraft

Transnational Social Review, 2015
This article examines child witchcraft accusations. Specifically, it examines the conditions under which this occurs, why children are accused of witchcraft, and the forms of violence perpetrated towards victims. I will argue that because some of these children come from transnational communities, protecting them requires a response that incorporates ...
Leethen Bartholomew
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Witchcraft accusations and exorcism: A form of child abuse

British Journal of School Nursing, 2012
Child abuse linked to accusations of witchcraft and spirit possession can have very serious cases on the physical health and wellbeing of children. School nurses can play an important role in identifying and supporting victims.This article looks at the prevalence and the potential impact of these accusations.
Seye Obadina
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Witchcraft stigmatization in Nigeria: Challenges and successes in the implementation of child rights

International Social Work, 2012
Witchcraft stigmatization is increasingly identified as a growing human rights concern. The stigmatization of children as witches and resultant child rights abuse is particularly prevalent in Nigeria, and has been recognized as a major barrier to the effective implementation of child rights in this state.
Emilie Secker
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Child Abuse in a semi-urban community in south-south Nigeria: The case of a 12 Year Old Girl Accused of Witchcraft

Nigerian Hospital Practice, 2008
In spite of the passage of the 2003 Child Right Act in Nigeria, and the signing and ratification of several international legal instruments that dealt with child abuse, the incidence of child abuse in Nigeria is still very high. We report the deprivation, physical and psychological abuse suffered by a 12 year old girl accused of witchcraft by members ...
Ordinioha, B, Brisibe, S, Okaba, B
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