Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients
Abo Kersh, A., Abd Khalik, G., El-Esawy, F., Abd el- sattar, E. (2024). Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 9(6), 37-40. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295037.1434
Amira Abdellatef Abo Kersh; Ghada M. Abd Khalik; Fatma M. El-Esawy; Eman M. Abd el- sattar. "Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients". EKB Journal Management System, 9, 6, 2024, 37-40. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295037.1434
Abo Kersh, A., Abd Khalik, G., El-Esawy, F., Abd el- sattar, E. (2024). 'Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients', EKB Journal Management System, 9(6), pp. 37-40. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295037.1434
Abo Kersh, A., Abd Khalik, G., El-Esawy, F., Abd el- sattar, E. Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 9(6): 37-40. doi: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295037.1434

Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients

Benha Journal of Applied Sciences
Article 5, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2024, Page 37-40  XML PDF (408.37 K)
Document Type: Original Research Papers
DOI: 10.21608/bjas.2024.295037.1434
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Authors
Amira Abdellatef Abo Kersh email 1; Ghada M. Abd Khalik2; Fatma M. El-Esawy3; Eman M. Abd el- sattar4
1M.B.B. Ch Faculty of Medicine - Alexandria University
2Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology Faculty of Medicine - Benha University
3Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology Faculty of Medicine- Benha University
4Lecturer of Family Medicine Faculty of Medicine-Zagazig university
Abstract
Background: Leprosy is a chronic, infectious, granulomatous illness that has the ability to injure the nervous system, making the patient physically disabled and even deformed.Complex issues may be caused by leprosy, a chronic illness. Problems with mental health, social life, finances, culture, safety, and even national security are all aspects of leprosy. The purpose of this study is to identify socio-demographic determinants, perceived stigma, and other variables that contribute to leprosy patients' quality of life and mental health. In conclusion, the quality of life for those living with leprosy is quite low. Environmental, physical, psychological, and social aspects of quality of life are all adversely impacted by leprosy. A number of mental health issues, including sadness, worry, and stress, manifest in leprosy patients. mental health declines in tandem with the severity of physical disabilities. Among those living with leprosy, there is a significant prevalence of stigma.and stress, manifest in leprosy patients. mental health declines in tandem with the severity of physical disabilities. Among those living with leprosy, there is a significant prevalence of stigma.
Keywords
Leprosy; mental health; stigma; and quality of life
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