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Archives   2007

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   19,  Number   1

TITLE:   Assessment of social acceptance and self image among Persons Affected by Leprosy in a community.
AUTHOR:   San Shwe; Kyaw Oo; Le Le Win; Ye Win Than; Kyaw Nyunt Sein; Moe Thida; Kyaw Myint
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2007; 19(1): 27-31
ABSTRACT:   A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Aunglan Township, Magwe Division in collaboration with Leprosy Control Programme in 2003-4.A total of 97 Persons Affected by Leprosy (PAL) was interviewed face to face with structured questionnaires after pre-test. A total of 11 In-depth Interviews (IDI) was undertaken among health care providers, friends and relatives of PALs. Findings were triangulated. Social acceptance was assessed by marital status, change of jobs, social contact with relatives friends and involvement in occasions in the community. Divorce rate was more in grade II PALs. Change of jobs was found to be 33% which were mainly due to disfigurement of the body. Family support seemed to be strong as most of GII cases were heads of household i.e.63.9%. Low self image was found. Acceptance by the family was observed as a key factor and parents are main persons close to PALs. Social acceptance by the community was noted to some extent. But 26.7% of PALs were never accompanied by friends. Since the social death of the PALs with disability represents the biggest challenge for rehabilitation, this baseline information will serve as a useful input for launching strategy in community-based rehabilitation program in Myanmar.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Leprosy.
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