A5087188375- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Parasites and Host Interactions
Lepra Society
2020-2021
Background Leprosy and leprosy-related stigma can have a major impact on psychosocial wellbeing of persons affected their family members. Resilience is process that incorporates many the core skills abilities which may enable people to address discrimination. The current study aimed develop pilot an intervention strengthen individual resilience against Methodology We used quasi-experimental, before-after design with mixed methods approach. 10-week family-based was designed individuals...
Objectives: Individual studies reported high levels of depression and anxiety among people affected with leprosy lymphatic filariasis (LF), but they are often too small for a reliable comparison prevalence mental ill health or its risk. The current study explores risk factors within large programme non-governmental organisation in India. Methods: In cross-sectional survey, we administered face-to-face Washington Group extended questions Mental Health LF beneficiaries entering Lepra's...
In India, some indicators of leprosy transmission are on the rise and suggest that many cases currently go undetected. The lack active casefinding outreach activities, aiming to find hidden in communities, possible reasons for this. Lepra, an international non-governmental organisation, ran case-finding project Munger District, Bihar, from 15th June December 2016, screening 85,560 people. A combined approach using Contact Surveys, Focal Surveys Special Searches was implemented. total 321 new...