"If you will counsel properly with love, they will listen": A qualitative analysis of leprosy affected patients' educational needs and caregiver perceptions in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy remains a disease of concern in many countries including Nepal. To achieve the target of elimination, the WHO strategy promotes comprehensive education of patients, healthcare workers (HCWs), and the public on leprosy-related issues. However most educational programs are based on the concerns of HCWs and not on patients' needs. The objective of this paper is to explore the educational needs of leprosy affected patients in Nepal and compare them to the needs perceived by HCWs.

Methodology/principal findings

Semi directive interviews were conducted with patients and HCWs. The data was analyzed using the basic interpretative qualitative framework. The study was conducted in two leprosy referral centers, one university hospital and one primary health care cent

SUBMITTER: Correia JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6364891 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature