The Experience of Living with Co-Morbidities of Chronic Lymphatic Filariasis among Patients 15 Years and Older in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review.

Abstract

Review Objectives The objective of this systematic review is to understand the experiences of persons 15 years and older living with Chronic Lymphatic Filariasis (CLF) in developing countries. The specific review questions are: 1. What are the experiences of persons living with CLF? 2. What are the experiences of persons with CLF about strategies used to prevent/ treat the condition? 3. What is the influence of CLF on social relationships of persons affected? Inclusion criteria Types of Participants The review will consider publications that focus on developing countries and specifically include people of 15 years and older with manifestations of CLF. Phenomena of Interest The review will focus on studies that investigate the experience of living with manifestations of CLF. The review will also focus on studies that address the experiences and subjective opinions of persons that have employed various strategies of prevention/ treatment of the condition. The review will also consider studies that address the social relationships of persons living with CLF.