Stigma and increase of leprosy cases in SouthEast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Tosepu, Ramadhan; Gunawan, Joko; Effendy, Devi Savitri; Fadmi, Fitri Rachmillah

doi:10.4314/ahs.v18i1.5

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“…Negative community perceptions of persons affected by leprosy have been reported in parts of Nigeria, 16,[28][29][30] other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, [31][32][33] Asia, 20,34,35 and South America. 19,36,37 This stigmatization, social degradation, and isolation of persons affected by leprosy have been reported since antiquity and appears deeply rooted. Other studies have reported that disturbed social relationships with family members, friends, and neighbors may further isolate persons affected by leprosy and result in feelings of loneliness.…”

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Community perspectives on leprosy and related stigma in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

Dahiru

Iliyasu

Mande

et al. 2022

LEPROSY

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Aim This study explored community perceptions about leprosy and the extent, root causes, and drivers of stigma in Kano State, northern Nigeria. Methodology The study used a cross-sectional design with a qualitative approach. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with community members unaffected by leprosy. Participants were selected using stratified purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was performed based on the "Framework Approach". Results A total of 21 community members were included in this study. We found that the majority of the participants perceived persons affected by leprosy negatively, they were considered dirty, incurable, and inferior. Participants indicated that they avoid touching, social interactions, and sharing meals with persons affected by leprosy. In addition, leprosy was said to negatively impact employment opportunities and the marriage prospects of persons affected and their family members. Marriage prospects were considered worse for women affected by leprosy. We identified four main drivers of stigmatization: (1) local beliefs and misconceptions about leprosy (e.g. the belief that leprosy is hereditary, incurable, or highly infectious), (2) fear of disability and deformity, (3) fear of infection, and (4) perceived poor personal hygiene of persons affected. Conclusion This study revealed negative perceptions regarding leprosy, including misconceptions about etiology, fear and desire to keep social distance towards persons

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Community perspectives on leprosy and related stigma in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

Dahiru

Iliyasu

Mande

et al. 2022

LEPROSY

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“… 2 We have other infectious disease papers- including brucellosis in Uganda 3 , and leprosy in Indonesia. 4 …”

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Health issues of concern to Africa and beyond: infections, NCDs and health systems inertia

Tumwine¹

2018

Afr H. Sci.

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“…8 Despite rarely being lethal, leprosy cause varies problems; ranging skin and peripheral nerves manifestations, deformity, stigma, and affects the social and economic aspect of the patient. 9 Eradication strategy of leprosy cases needs to be thorough and involve not only microbiology aspect but also factors related to the host aspect.…”

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Socioeconomic Factors and The Incidence of Maternal and Child Leprosy: A Study in Endemic Areas in East Java, Indonesia

Notobroto,

Sigit Prakoeswa,

Endaryanto

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Background: Leprosy is one of the neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Endemic areas are still found due to incapability of MDT regimen alone to eradicate leprosy. The good understanding of high-risk population characteristic to plan elimination strategy of leprosy is needed, especially in vulnerable populations such as mothers and children population. This study aims to find association between socioeconomic factors and the incidence of leprosy in maternal and children leprosy in endemic areas.Methods: This is a case-control study in endemic areas in Tuban Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. The obtained data was done using structured questionnaire and direct measurement. Chi-square, t-test/ Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the association between socioeconomic factors and the incidence of leprosy in maternal and children leprosy in endemic areas.Results: 22 pairs of cases and 57 pairs of controls were analyzed. This study found that education is associated with the incidence of leprosy. Significant results were observed in father's education (p value= 0.023) with the incidence of maternal leprosy and mother's education (p value= 0.003) education) and father's education (p value= 0.013) with the incidence of children leprosy. Family income also associated with the incidence of maternal (p value= 0.040) and children leprosy (p value= 0.036). Occupation is not associated with the incidence of leprosy. Conclusion :The result of this study shows that education and family income are related with the incidence of leprosy in both, mothers and children population.

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Stigma and increase of leprosy cases in SouthEast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

Community perspectives on leprosy and related stigma in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

Community perspectives on leprosy and related stigma in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

Health issues of concern to Africa and beyond: infections, NCDs and health systems inertia

Socioeconomic Factors and The Incidence of Maternal and Child Leprosy: A Study in Endemic Areas in East Java, Indonesia

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