Podoconiosis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) with the greatest potential for
elimination. Despite its public health importance, podoconiosis is a poorly understood dis-
ease which led to a widespread misconception about its cause, prevention, and treatment.
Even though the exact global burden is still to be measured, it is estimated that at least 4 mil-
lion people are affected with podoconiosis worldwide, of which more than 1.5 million people
are in Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of podoconiosis
in Bensa District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia.