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Self-care programme to prevent leprosy-related problems in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh
A Chakraborty1, M Mahato, P S S S Rao
1TLM Bethesda Leprosy Hospital, Champa, Chattisgarh, India.
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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