Chronic illness stigma is a global public health issue. Most widely studied in HIV/AIDS and
mental illness, stigmatization of patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) …

Leprosy has long-term consequences related to impairment and stigma. This includes a
major impact on mental health. This study aims to consolidate current evidence regarding …

Recent years have seen an increase in recognition of the important impact that mental
health, wellbeing, and stigma have on the quality of life of people affected by neglected …

Objective: To explore the scientific evidence regarding the leprosy patients quality of life.
Method: Scoping review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, with articles …

Background Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of several communicable
diseases prevalent in the tropical and subtropical areas. The co-endemicity of these …

Objectives: People affected by leprosy are often stigmatised, but stigma is rarely quantified
and the effectiveness of interventions is often not evaluated. The SARI Project aimed to test …

Following the end of the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa in March 2016, the lingering
effects of stigma on Ebola survivors, as well as children orphaned by the disease, have …

This study aimed to identify the distribution pattern of leprosy in a hyperendemic municipality
in Brazil and determine its relationship with the clinico-epidemiological situation over 11 …

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of Hansen's disease is high in overlooked populations.
METHODS: Data of Hansen's disease cases reported in the information system of the …

Understanding the prevalence of M. leprae infection in armadillos is important because of
evidence from Brazil and other countries of an association between contact with armadillos …