Self-care programme to prevent leprosy-related problems in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh
Chakraborty, A.; Mahato, M.; Rao, P.S.S.S.
Indian Journal of Leprosy 78(4): 319-327
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-9395 PMID: 17402344 Document Number: 597119
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.