Understanding leprosy reactions and the impact on the lives of people affected: An exploration in two leprosy endemic countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy reactions, Type-1 and erythema nodosum leprosum, are immune-mediated complications of leprosy, which play a significant role in the morbidity associated with the disease. A considerable amount of literature has been published on the impact of leprosy in general but few studies focus specifically on leprosy reactions. This study aimed to investigate the impact of leprosy reactions on physical, psychological, and social aspects of the lives of people affected by analysing their life experiences and perspectives about leprosy reactions.

Methods/principal findings

This qualitative study involved people affected by leprosy reactions and their family members in two leprosy endemic countries. The data were collected through 66 interviews and 9 focus group discuss

SUBMITTER: Putri AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9191760 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature