Historical and Social Aspects of Leprosy in Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Carlson, Dennis (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Addissie, Mesfin | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-09-21T11:22:52Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-05T14:46:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-09-21T11:22:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-05T14:46:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1992-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A qualitative study based on individual interview was carried out in Tekle Haimanot and adjacent Awrajas and at the All African Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Centre (ALERT). A total of 54 respondents were interviewed out of whom 20 were leprosy patients and the rest were religious leaders, high school students, high school teachers, general health workers at Tekle Haimanot Health Centre, health workers at ALERT and non leprosy patients. In this study the patterns and trends of leprosy stigmata were reviewed. Through the in-depth interviews it was observed that the negative reactions to leprosy were very prevalent, including among tlle leprosy patients, and had a serious impact on the control of leprosy. Though not conclusive, it was found out that there were very strong, high similarities in the patterns and trends of social responses regarding leprosy over the last 35 years. Leprosy was perceived as a unique, chronic, non-fatal but progressively deforming disease with doubtful curability and especially a disease which could cause a disgrace to the victims and their families. The findings of this study strongly showed the importance of addressing the psychological and social issues of leprosy patients and the general perceptions of the society regarding leprosy before i mplementing or initiating integration of leprosy control program into the general health service. In-service training to health work ers, health education about current knowledge of leprosy to the patients and studies on knowledge, attitude and behaviour of leprosy patients and the public are recommended. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/12083 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Abeba Universty | en_US |
| dc.subject | Historical and Social Aspects | en_US |
| dc.title | Historical and Social Aspects of Leprosy in Ethiopia | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |