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- Title
PERCEPTION OF PATIENTS WITH LEPRA ABOUT THE SELF-CARE GROUPS.
- Authors
Steremberg Pires D'Azevedo, Stephanie; Nunes de Freitas, Edlene; do Nascimento, Leyliane Oliveira; dos Santos, Danielle Christine Moura; Delmondes do Nascimento, Raphaela
- Abstract
Objective: to analyze the perception of leprosy patients about self-care support groups. Method: qualitative, descriptive study, carried out in a reference health unit for the treatment of leprosy with 11 patients. Data was collected through a semistructured interview using the Content Analysis Technique. Results: the findings were classified into two categories: << Importance of self-care for the prevention of physical and psychosocial disabilities and << contributions of self-care support groups in coping with the difficulties and limitations of people affected by leprosy >>. Conclusion: self-care support groups provide the reduction of physical disabilities through preventive measures, health education, adherence to self-care and treatment. In addition, these groups raise self-esteem, overcome prejudice, and enable the therapeutic link between patients and professionals. This study assists in coping with the difficulties and limitations of people affected by leprosy.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; HANSEN'S disease treatment; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; CHRONIC diseases; CONTENT analysis; HEALTH education; HOSPITALS; INTERVIEWING; HANSEN'S disease; RESEARCH methodology; PATIENT compliance; PEOPLE with disabilities; HEALTH self-care; SUPPORT groups; SELF-perception; SOCIAL isolation; SOCIAL stigma; QUALITATIVE research; ACTIVITIES of daily living; HEALTH literacy; PATIENTS' attitudes; DISEASE complications; SYMPTOMS; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Journal of Nursing UFPE / Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 2018, Vol 12, Issue 6, p1633
- ISSN
1981-8963
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5205/1981-8963-v12i6a230855p1633-1639-2018