2022
DOI: 10.47276/lr.93.1.48
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Community perspectives on leprosy and related stigma in northern Nigeria: a qualitative study

Abstract: 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 … Show more

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“…The issue of stigma was also mentioned as a barrier to contact tracing. As reported in the literature, due to the stigma associated with the disease, some family members and friends shy away from PAL (19,32,33). These family members and friends are the contacts of this individual and hence if they do not want to be associated with the PAL, then contact tracing is compromised.…”
Section: Factors Affecting Contact Tracing For Leprosymentioning
confidence: 96%
“…The issue of stigma was also mentioned as a barrier to contact tracing. As reported in the literature, due to the stigma associated with the disease, some family members and friends shy away from PAL (19,32,33). These family members and friends are the contacts of this individual and hence if they do not want to be associated with the PAL, then contact tracing is compromised.…”
Section: Factors Affecting Contact Tracing For Leprosymentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Meskipun belum ada penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai kesehatan mental dan hubungannya dengan penurunan kualitas hidup orang dengan kusta. Penelitian lain oleh Dahiru, et al, pada tahun 2021 di Nepal menunjukan perspektif komunitas terhadap stigma orang dengan kusta disebabkan oleh (1) kepercayaan lokal dan kesalahpahaman mengenai kusta (misalnya, kusta diturunkan, tidak dapat disembuhkan), (2) takut disabiltas dan deformitas yang disebabkan oleh kusta, (3) takut terhadap infeksi, dan (4) anggapan kebersihan diri yang buruk pada orang dengan kusta (8). Costa, et al, pada tahun 2022, juga menyatakan dalam tinjauannya, bahwa stigma sosial berperan sebagai stresor psikologis, mempengaruhi kesehatan emosional, dan menyebabkan kerusakan pada mental hingga ke kesejahteraan dan kepercayaan diri (4).…”
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