Associations between occupation, leprosy disability and other sociodemographic factors in an endemic area of Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Brazil, new leprosy cases with grade-2 disability (G2D) have been increasing. Physical disability has been associated with experienced stigmatization, psychological distress, and social restriction.

Objectives

To identify factors associated with leprosy disability in an endemic area of Brazil focusing on occupational and other sociodemographic factors.

Methods

Between July and December 2015, adult patients with multibacillary leprosy who attended a clinic in Belo Horizonte, Brazil were enrolled. Social, clinical, and demographic factors were collected from an administered questionnaire and medical charts. Occupations were categorized as manual vs non-manual. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were performed to study associated f

SUBMITTER: Cisneros J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021318 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature