Investigación del estigma y las comorbilidades del paciente con lepra

Abstract

Leprosy has been and still is an illness in oblivion, underdiagnosed and highly stigmatised in society whilst impacting the lives of people, -hence, being isolated by the rejection of society, especially when one suffers visible deformities. The main of this study is being enable to attain references of the sigma of patients diagnosed with Leprosy, relatives of the cited patients, as well as health worker working in the Sanatorium of Fontilles. In the meantime, expound basic knowledge of Leprosy comprehending two groups of discussion of society and others health workers helped to expand the stigma. Whilst society doesn ́t reckon the basics of Leprosy, those who have overcome the illness are still isolating themselves within the walls of the leper colony. Decrease of Leprosy stigma entails helping to destroy barriers based on prevention, treatment and support, which in turn enables access to early diagnosis. Such course of action would avoid the development of the disease and the social, economic and psychosocial impact in the lives of Leprosy patients and further foster their inclusion in society.