Self-care programme to prevent leprosy-related problems in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh.
Indian J Lepr
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2006 Oct-Dec; 78(4): 319-27
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A self-care programme aimed at preventing leprosy-related physical disabilities in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh, India, is described. Once the initial resistance was overcome through persistent and caring attitudes, the residents accepted the challenges for self-care. The outcome at the end of one year showed significant decline (41%) in ulcer rates, significant use of MCR footwear (43%), and significant proportion (over 90%) of patients and their families practising and helping in self-care activities.
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Main subject:
Poverty
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Residential Facilities
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Self Care
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Shoes
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Family
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Adolescent
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Foot Ulcer
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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