01575nas a2200217   4500000000100000008004100001260002200042653001400064100001600078700002600094700002000120700001600140700001200156700000900168245007000177856006100247300000900308490000600317520102000323022001401343       2015                            d  biMedPub Journals 10aProfiling1 aMasuchi M H1 aRosângela Filipini P1 aCorrêa A Z A H1 aBenetti F A1 aIto L M1 aal. 00aClinical-Epidemiological Profile of Patients Living with Leprosy.  uhttp://imed.pub/ojs/index.php/iam/article/view/1261/998   a9 p.0 v83 a<p>Background: Leprosy is an infectious disease that is manifested in dermatological signs and symptoms and can interfere with activities of daily living.</p>

<p>Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients.</p>

<p>Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 41 patients diagnosed with leprosy, treated between 2011 and 2013. The SAL-SA Scale (Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness) was applied to check the limitations in activities of daily living and data were analysed quantitatively and statistically.</p>

<p>Result: The patients were aged between 23 and 59 years, mostly male, with a high prevalence of tuberculoid leprosy, without co-morbidities and outpatient discharge. The SALSA Scale score was relevant for individuals without limitations in domains such as mobility, self-care, work and dexterity.</p>

<p>Conclusion: Patients have few limitations for carrying out their daily activities, as well as a low disability level.</p>
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