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October 9, 2025Open Access

Intersectional Experiences of Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Seeking Strategies in Informal Settlements in Freetown, Sierra Leone

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ACAbu ContehLDLaura DeanAWAnnie Wilkinson

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Overview

Narrative inquiries reveal the impact of gender inequities and poverty on healthcare seeking in informal settlements.

Key Points

  • Participants faced significant barriers due to gender inequities and poverty that shape health outcomes.
  • Findings show a strong connection between non-communicable diseases, gender identities, and healthcare seeking behaviors.
  • The study employed narrative inquiries to capture lived experiences of 15 individuals with diabetes and hypertension.
  • Reinforcing patriarchal structures worsens health outcomes for those living with non-communicable diseases.

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Conteh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70da790569dd607ee5a64https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.03.25336572
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