Socioeconomic and demographic profile of leprosy carriers attended in nursing consultations

Authors

  • Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo Duarte Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Medical School of Botucatu
  • Jairo Aparecido Ayres Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Medical School of Botucatu
  • Janete Pessuto Simonetti Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; Medical School of Botucatu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700010

Keywords:

leprosy, socioeconomic factors, residence characteristics, disabled persons

Abstract

Leprosy is a contagious infectious disease that manifests due to unfavorable socioeconomic factors, endemic levels and individual conditions. This study aimed to recognize the socioeconomic and demographic profile and degree of incapacity installed in leprosy carriers attended at the School Health Center in Botucatu. Data were obtained through nursing consultation performed in 37 patients. The results showed a predominance of individuals with stable union (78%), whites (92%), age between 30 and 49 years old (51%), low level of schooling (68% with incomplete primary education) and those with per capita familial income less than one minimum salary (59 %). More than one third of the patients investigated (35%) presented some degree of physical incapacity. The association of low socioeconomic profile with the presence of physical incapacities assigns greater vulnerability to this population and can negatively influence their quality of life.

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Published

2007-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 (2007): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Duarte, M. T. C., Ayres, J. A., & Simonetti, J. P. (2007). Socioeconomic and demographic profile of leprosy carriers attended in nursing consultations. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(spe), 774-779. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700010