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- Title
TAXA DE ABANDONO DE TRATAMENTO DA HANSENÍASE E FATORES ASSOCIADOS EM MATO GROSSO.
- Authors
Triches, Andressa; de Oliveira Auzani, Maria Eduarda; Barros Freitas Calmon, Maria Fernanda; Pires Gonçalves, Marianna; Guimarães de Souza, Thais; de Oliveira Auzani, Gabriella; Argolo Soares, Bruna; Marques da Silva, Luciana
- Abstract
Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease, whose etiological agent is Mycobacterium leprae, transmitted through droplets of saliva eliminated when speaking, coughing and sneezing. Objective: The article in question aims to identify the factors associated with the incidence of abandonment of leprosy treatment in the State of Mato Grosso. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was used, analyzing data provided by the DATASUS database, in the period 2011-2021. Results: Over a 10-year period, the disease showed a high incidence in the age group from 15 to 59 years old, in both sexes. The main reasons for this were: alcohol intake, socioeconomic conditions, forgetfulness, non-acceptance of the disease and mainly the patient's mental health. Conclusion: The profile obtained highlighted the importance of full adherence to treatment, in order to interrupt the chain of transmission and avoid possible complications.
- Subjects
MYCOBACTERIUM leprae; PATIENT compliance; COMMUNICABLE diseases; HANSEN'S disease; RECOLLECTION (Psychology)
- Publication
Revista Foco (Interdisciplinary Studies Journal), 2024, Vol 17, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1981-223X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54751/revistafoco.v17n2-078