Effectiveness of Traditional Healers in Program to Control Leprosy in Nagan Raya District in Aceh

Alamsyah, Teuku; Usman, Said; Yusuf, Mutia; Elvin, Said Devi

doi:10.1155/2018/3176762

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“…Appropriate training to religious leaders, kabiraj and other traditional healers can also help prompt referral of patients to the MDT clinic. 24 The functional deficit was a prominent issue along with some physical problems including pain, sores and decreasing strength. Rehabilitation professionals may play a vital role at any stage of the disease to stop further deterioration of the conditions.…”

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The trajectory of illness and the pattern of care seeking by leprosy patients in a leprosy endemic district of Bangladesh

Karim

Probandari

Alamgir

et al. 2021

LEPROSY

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Background Persons affected by leprosy usually prefer to hide their condition and often come to the health facility after visible Grade 2 disabilities start to appear. They are unaware of the diagnosis or of the subsequent consequences and decline to seek care at the early stage of the disease progression. This study aims to describe the trajectory of this illness and the patterns of care seeking by leprosy patients in Bangladesh. Methods This qualitative study relied on in-depth interviews in Nilphamri district which is known to be a leprosy endemic district in Bangladesh. Persons affected by leprosy over 18 years of age with a Grade 2 disability were selected for interview. A total of thirteen respondents were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data to identify themes, explore emerging patterns, and examine commonalities and contradictions. Results Lack of awareness in the general population about leprosy and a poor referral system appeared to be the major barriers to seeking health care at an early stage of disease progression. Persons affected by leprosy remain hidden for a long time because of its slow progression, leading to the development of more devastating disabling conditions. Conclusion Programmes to create awareness about leprosy may help in motivating people to access appropriate health care in a timely manner, and comply with the treatment requirements and recommendations. Location and functions of leprosy

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The trajectory of illness and the pattern of care seeking by leprosy patients in a leprosy endemic district of Bangladesh

Karim

Probandari

Alamgir

et al. 2021

LEPROSY

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“…After the training, there were also significant differences in attitude toward leprosy and in the future role of tabibsin controling the spread of leprosy between the EG and the CG. (13) The objective of this study was to demonstrate risk factors of traditional treatment, stigma, and lack of leper's family supportfor the occurrence of level II leprosy disability. Various programs have been carried out for leprosy control, such as,multidrug therapy (MDT) and BCG vaccination; however, the disability rate remains high.…”

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Mixed Methods Analysis: Traditional Medication,Stigma, and Leper’s Family Support Roles in Level II Leprosy Disability

Irwan Saputra,

T.M. Rafsanjani,

Said Usman

2021

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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People with a level II leprosy disability have limited functions in society. In Nagan Raya District, there is a 41% leprosy endemic area with a 5% level II disability rate. The goal of this research was to prove the relationships of traditional medication, stigma, and leper's family support to level II leprosy disability. This research used mixedmethodsand a case-control design with 84 respondents42 case respondents (level II leprosy disability) and 42 control respondents (level 0 leprosy disability)chosen by consecutive sampling under some inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection used the in-depth interview method. This study used bivariate data analysis with the chi-square test and multivariate data analysis with the logistic regression test and the Miles and Huberman's model. The results of the chi-square analysis indicated that traditional medication had p value=0.014 (OR: 2.3; 95% CI: 0.2-7.7), stigma p=0.04 (OR:3.6;95% CI: 1.5-8.9), and family's support p=0.192 (OR:2.0; 95% CI: 0.7-5.8). The results of the logistic regression analysis showed that stigma was a risk factor for leprosy level II disability with p value=0.006, (OR=4.9; 95% CI: 1.6-15.1) and probability of 99.96%. Based on the interview results, lepers were feeling uncomfortable with the society's not acceptingthem in a good way. This was especially the case with khanduri(feast) when it came down to food in that the society assumed lepers would transmit the infectious, disgusting disease. The Nagan Raya District Health Office is expected to encourage the societyto accept lepers and provide information regarding the process of leprosy transmission so as to appease the community's fearand to prevent further disability.

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Mental health, stigma, and neglected tropical diseases: A review and systematic mapping of the evidence

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Recent years have seen an increase in recognition of the important impact that mental health, wellbeing, and stigma have on the quality of life of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including the publication of global normative guidance and policy frameworks. However, systematic collation of the evidence that can guide greater clarity of thinking for research and practical application of effective interventions is lacking. We used systematic mapping methodology to review the state of the evidence around mental health, stigma, and NTDs in low- and middle-income countries, applying a simple theoretical framework to explore intersections between these areas. We built on existing reviews on the links between each domain, bringing the reviews up to date, across the NTDs identified by the WHO (minus recent additions). After systematic searching of major databases, and exclusions, we identified 190 papers. Data extraction was done to inform key topics of interest, namely, the burden of mental distress and illness/stigma associated with NTDs, the mechanisms by which NTDs add to mental distress and illness/stigma, how mental distress and illness/stigma affect the outcome and treatment of NTDs, and efficacy of interventions to address these domains. We also document the recommendations given by the authors of included studies for research and interventions. We found that there has been a substantial increase in research, which remains very heterogeneous. It was dominated by skin conditions, especially leprosy and, less so, lymphatic filariasis. Few studies had a comparative and even fewer had an intervention design. Our findings were however consistent with existing reviews, pointing to a high prevalence of mental conditions, substantially mediated by stigma and exclusion and a lack of sufficient access to support for mental wellbeing in programmes, despite the existence of effective interventions. These interventions cut across mental health services, stigma reduction, community engagement, and empowerment of people affected. We conclude that the evidence justifies increased investment in practical and integrated interventions to support the wellbeing of people affected by NTDs but that there remains a need for implementation research of consistent quality, and basic science around the impact of mental health interventions on NTD outcomes (including on elimination efforts) needs to be strengthened.

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Effectiveness of Traditional Healers in Program to Control Leprosy in Nagan Raya District in Aceh

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

The trajectory of illness and the pattern of care seeking by leprosy patients in a leprosy endemic district of Bangladesh

The trajectory of illness and the pattern of care seeking by leprosy patients in a leprosy endemic district of Bangladesh

Mixed Methods Analysis: Traditional Medication,Stigma, and Leper’s Family Support Roles in Level II Leprosy Disability

Mental health, stigma, and neglected tropical diseases: A review and systematic mapping of the evidence

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