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Addressing the Mental Health of Persons Living with Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in Léogâne, Haiti: Effectiveness of a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The World Health Organization has targeted the elimination of LF, a parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitos. LF is the second leading cause of disability in the world and if untreated, leads to results in permanent, long-term disability, disfigurement, and stigma resulting in serious psychosocial and economic consequences. This study will examine the effectiveness of a chronic disease management program in decreasing depression and anxiety among LF patients.

Research Focus

Infectious Diseases

At the EIGH, our researchers work to combat a number of various illnesses, including infectious diseases caused by organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These diseases can also be spread from one person to another and may be transmitted from animals to humans.
Maternal/Child and Community Health

At the EIGH, our researchers explore multifaceted health issues pertaining to women, pregnancy, breastfeeding, reproduction, and infant and child well-being. Our focus to decrease maternal and infant mortality rates supports a global priority among health practitioners and researchers. Additionally, community-based research on the local and global levels promotes a team effort to protect and improve the health of population groups worldwide.
Mental Health

At the EIGH, our researchers explore the multifactorial conditions which can introduce mental health issues into local and global communities. Focus areas include underserved and resource poor-communities, regions with socio-economic, infrastructure, or political instability, paternal and maternal mental health, and child mental wellness. Additionally, community-based research on the local and global levels promotes a team effort to protect and improve the health of population groups worldwide.
Vector-borne Diseases

Vector-borne disease research is a historic strength of the EIGH. Our researchers study multiple parts of the vector-borne disease lifecycle, such as how the parasites, viruses, and bacteria cause these kinds of diseases, how the vectors spread these diseases, and how to improve prevention methods in tropical and subtropical areas, which have the highest burden of vector-borne illnesses.