An evaluation protocol of 'Replicability Model' project for detection and treatment of leprosy and related disability in Chhattisgarh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People affected by leprosy are at increased risk of impairments and deformities from peripheral nerve damage. This mostly occurs if diagnosis and treatment is delayed and contributes to continued transmission within the community. Champa district of Chhattisgarh state in India is an endemic area with the highest national annual case detection and disability rates for leprosy. The Replicability Model is a system strengthening intervention implemented by the Leprosy Mission Trust India in Champa that aims to promote early diagnosis and treatment of leprosy, improve on-going management of the effects of leprosy and improve welfare for the people affected by leprosy. This protocol presents a plan to describe the overall implementation of the Replicability Model and describ

SUBMITTER: Darlong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10584107 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature