A study to assess the usage of MCR footwear in West Bengal, India

Lal,; Sarkar, Debashis; S, Das; Mahato, M. P.; Srinivas, Gandrapu

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“…Proper footwear along with regular self-care can prevent the development of foot ulcers and ulcer-related complications (Berendt and Lipsky, 2004).Unfortunately, due to fear, self-stigma, experiences of societal stigma and stigmatisation from family members, some women were not able to properly manage self-care and wear protective footwear for their anaesthetic foot in order to prevent deformity. A study from India (Lal et al, 2015) reported that the use of microcellular rubber (MCR) footwear declined during social occasions due to stigma. This study also found that a few of the women were not using the protective footwear (MCR) due to stigma.…”

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Disclosure of Disease among Women affected by Leprosy: A Qualitative Study

Ramasamy

Govindharaj

Kumar³

et al. 2020

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Purpose: Although leprosy is completely curable with multidrug therapy, it is unfortunate that the stigma attached to leprosy persists even today. Fear of social exclusion prevents disclosure of the disease to the family and community. This study aimed to evaluate the extent of disclosure of disease among women affected by leprosy in a tertiary referral hospital in Chhattisgarh State, India.Method: A qualitative study was conducted with 57 women affected by leprosy who reported at a tertiary referral hospital in Champa, Chhattisgarh State. The respondents were 18 years of age or older, and had completed multidrug therapy for leprosy. They were asked whether the disclosure of disease had affected their interactions with family, neighbours and community members.Results: Of the 57 women, 48 (84%) had disclosed their disease to their family, 17 (30%) to their neighbours and 13 (23%) to the community members. Thirty women (53%) reported that they experienced problems after revealing the ailment to their family, friends and neighbours. The qualitative analysis found that negative behaviour towards people affected by leprosy still persists in the community. Consequently, women affected by leprosy try to hide their disease due to fear of negative community reactions. Conclusion:This study emphasises the need to spread awareness about the disease and its transmission, by educating the people affected by leprosy, their families and the community. This should be a continuous process in order to reduce or remove the stigma and discrimination against women affected by leprosy, in particular.

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Disclosure of Disease among Women affected by Leprosy: A Qualitative Study

Ramasamy

Govindharaj

Kumar³

et al. 2020

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“…A probabilidade de ocorrer úlcera em indivíduos que não usavam palmilhas ou calçados especiais previamente foi de 95,7% em relação a quem usou. Estudos realizados (13)(14)(15) confirmam que esses tipos de órteses diminuem as pressões nas superfícies plantares prevenindo a instalação das úlceras e, quando já instaladas, auxiliam no tratamento favorecendo a cicatrização.…”

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Fatores de risco para a ocorrência das úlceras plantares decorrente da hanseníase de acordo com a árvore de decisão

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Objetivo: Identificar os fatores de risco para a ocorrência das úlceras plantares em pacientes com hanseníase. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, do tipo observacional, transversal e analítico. A população foi composta pelos casos de hanseníase notificados no período de 2005 a 2016. Para a análise univariada foram utilizados os testes Qui-quadrado de Pearson ou teste exato de Fisher e teste de Mann-Whitney, com significância estatística de 5% (p < 0,05). Na análise multivariada, foi elaborada árvore de decisão utilizando o algoritmo CHAID. Resultados: A forma clínica, grau de incapacidade física na alta, nervo acometido e o não uso de palmilhas ou calçado adaptado antes de surgir a úlcera são fatores de risco para a ocorrência de úlcera plantar. Conclusão: evidenciou a necessidade do diagnóstico precoce da hanseníase, como também da eficiente associação das intervenções medicamentosas e não medicamentosas por meio das técnicas de prevenção de incapacidade e uso de palmilhas acomodativas e/ou calçados especiais.

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“…29,40,41 Leprosy patients are also looking for newer footwear designs. 42 Gupta et al suggested that acceptability would improve when footwear is provided with newer designs, varied colour and is of a good fit. 43…”

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Appropriate footwear and orthoses are essential components in the management of the foot at risk of ulceration in leprosy

Govindasamy

Paul

2021

LEPROSY

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Ulcers are a serious complication and a common cause of morbidity in leprosy. The exact roles of impairments and distorted mechanics of the foot are not fully understood in the development of ulcers in patients with anaesthetic feet. A simple biomechanical evaluation of the foot along with the routine neurological assessment helps to identify feet at risk for developing an ulcer and also to prescribe appropriate orthoses, which are inserts designed to improve biomechanical function, encourage proper joint alignment and protect the foot. The orthotic intervention along with protective footwear offloads the peak plantar pressure sites of the foot, preventing ulceration. The provision and use of foot orthoses have generally been limited to tertiary leprosy referral centres. Advances in technology have made the fabrication of orthoses more rapid and precise, enhancing user acceptance and adherence. Effort should be made to provide simple orthoses that are easy to fabricate and effective in preventing plantar ulcers in leprosy, in the community health setting.

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A study to assess the usage of MCR footwear in West Bengal, India

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Disclosure of Disease among Women affected by Leprosy: A Qualitative Study

Disclosure of Disease among Women affected by Leprosy: A Qualitative Study

Fatores de risco para a ocorrência das úlceras plantares decorrente da hanseníase de acordo com a árvore de decisão

Appropriate footwear and orthoses are essential components in the management of the foot at risk of ulceration in leprosy

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