Abstract:
Leprosy and cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) are preventable and treatable neglected
tropical diseases (NTDs) that disproportionately affect impoverished populations in Ethiopia.
Despite the availability of treatments, delays in healthcare seeking remain a challenge, hindering
timely diagnosis and treatment and contributing to the persistence of these NTDs. Understanding
the facilitators and barriers to healthcare-seeking behaviour is crucial for designing effective
interventions to improve disease management and control.