01823nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260002800042653001200070653001800082653001100100653002000111100001700131700001800148700001600166700002200182245008000204856008500284300001000369490000600379520119400385022001401579       2024                            d  bEgyptian Knowledge Bank10aleprosy10aMental Health10astigma10aQuality of Life1 aAbo Kersh AA1 aAbd Khalik GM1 aEl-Esawy FM1 aAbd el- sattar EM00aQuality of Life, Mental Health, and Perceived Stigma among Leprosy Patients  uhttps://bjas.journals.ekb.eg/article_366411_3cda0e0c9ebafb1c36bc435ed3c7d626.pdf  a37-400 v93 a<p>Leprosy is a chronic, infectious, granulomatous illness that has the ability to injure the nervous system, making the patient physically disabled and even deformed. Complex issues may be caused by leprosy, a chronic illness. Problems with mental health, social life, finances, culture, safety, and even national security are all aspects of leprosy. The purpose of this study is to identify socio-demographic determinants, perceived stigma, and other variables that contribute to leprosy patients' quality of life and mental health. In conclusion, the quality of life for those living with leprosy is quite low. Environmental, physical, psychological, and social aspects of quality of life are all adversely impacted by leprosy. A number of mental health issues, including sadness, worry, and stress, manifest in leprosy patients. mental health declines in tandem with the severity of physical disabilities. Among those living with leprosy, there is a significant prevalence of stigma.and stress, manifest in leprosy patients. mental health declines in tandem with the severity of physical disabilities. Among those living with leprosy, there is a significant prevalence of stigma.</p>
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