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- Title
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF LEPROSY IN A HYPERENDEMIC CAPITAL.
- Authors
Lopes de Andrade Goiabeira, Yara Nayá; Tavares Palmeira Rolim, Isaura Letícia; Cardoso de Aquino, Dorlene Maria; Moreira da Silva Soeiro, Vanessa; Inácio, Antônio Sávio; de Sousa Queiroz, Rejane Christine
- Abstract
Objective: to describe the epidemiological and clinical profile of leprosy in hyperendemic capital. Method: quantitative, descriptive study performed at health institutions that operate the SHP. The instrument was adapted for the collection of data based on the information contained in the tab of the Notification Stapling Information System. The data processing and analysis were performed in the Epi-Info program, version 7, and the results, presented in tables. Results: 1,055 cases were reported, of which 51.2% were male, aged between 21 and 40 years (35.4%). Of the total, 79.1% were classified as new cases and 52.0%, detected by spontaneous demand. The predominant clinical form was dimorphism (58.8%) and, in terms of operational classification, 74.1% were multibacillary. Conclusion: the occurrence of leprosy is still high, indicates a failure in the quality of actions performed by health professionals, results in increased transmissibility of the disease, late detection of cases and the emergence of physical disabilities. Various measures should be taken for proper treatment. These will contribute to the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and prevention of the disease.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; COMMUNITY health services; EPIDEMICS; HANSEN'S disease; RESEARCH methodology; QUANTITATIVE research; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; DATA analysis software; PREVENTION
- Publication
Journal of Nursing UFPE / Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 2018, Vol 12, Issue 6, p1507
- ISSN
1981-8963
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5205/1981-8963-v12i6a234693p1507-1513-2018