Leprosy, a disease long associated with stigma and discrimination, continues to challenge global health efforts despite significant advances in treatment and prevention. The stigmatisation isolates patients, limits their opportunities, and exacerbates mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Compounding these challenges are delayed diagnoses, gaps in treatment, and discriminatory laws in many countries.
BT - The Indian journal of medical research C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40036112
DA - 01/2025 DO - 10.25259/IJMR_2212_2024 IS - 1 J2 - Indian J Med Res LA - eng N2 -Leprosy, a disease long associated with stigma and discrimination, continues to challenge global health efforts despite significant advances in treatment and prevention. The stigmatisation isolates patients, limits their opportunities, and exacerbates mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Compounding these challenges are delayed diagnoses, gaps in treatment, and discriminatory laws in many countries.
PB - Indian Journal of Medical Research PY - 2025 SP - 1 EP - 4 T2 - The Indian journal of medical research TI - Beating leprosy: Unmasking challenges, ending stigma, & prioritizing mental well-being. UR - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11878656/pdf/IJMR-161-1-1.pdf VL - 161 SN - 0971-5916 ER -