Experiences of living with leprosy: A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of the review was to identify, appraise, and synthesise qualitative studies on the lived experience of individuals diagnosed with leprosy, the impact of the disease, and how they coped with the disease burden.

Introduction

Leprosy is a chronic disease with long-term biopsychosocial impact and is a leading cause of preventable disabilities. It traps the individuals with leprosy in a vicious circle of disease, stigma, and poverty. The efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination and improve their quality of life have not kept pace with the success of the multidrug treatment.

Inclusion criteria

This review considered published literature on the lived experience of individuals diagnosed with leprosy. There were no limitations on gender, background,

SUBMITTER: Abdul Rahman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9576094 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature