THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE FOLLOW-UP OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LEPROSY IN HEALTH SERVICES

Authors

  • Leandro Carlos Silvério
  • Ana Elisa Pereira Chaves
  • Francisco de Sales Clementino
  • Kleane Maria da Fonseca Azevedo Araújo
  • Soraya Maria de Medeiros
  • Ítalo Caio Lopes Jucá
  • Flávia Gomes Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.95772

Keywords:

Leprosy, COVID-19, Health Services, Pandemics, Patient.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the follow-up of people affected by leprosy in health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in Basic Health Units and the Leprosy Reference Service in Campina Grande-Paraíba - Brazil. Data collection between October 2021 and February 2022. The study population consisted of users undergoing treatment and being monitored for leprosy reactions. The data was analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis.

Results: Three categories emerged: users' lack of knowledge about leprosy and its control, their feelings about the disease and treatment, and weakened leprosy control in Primary Health Care.

Conclusion: We observed fragility in the follow-up of users affected by leprosy, related to the lack of medication and professionals, as well as the user's perception of the disease.

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Published

2024-08-06

How to Cite

Silvério, L. C., Chaves, A. E. P., Clementino, F. de S., Araújo, K. M. da F. A., Medeiros, S. M. de, Jucá, Ítalo C. L., & Silva, F. G. (2024). THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE FOLLOW-UP OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LEPROSY IN HEALTH SERVICES. Cogitare Enfermagem, 29. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.95772

Issue

Vol. 29 (2024)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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