an Analysis of Socio-Demographic Correlates, Misconception and Discrimination Related to Leprosy Patients

Ashok kumar singh

Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

an Analysis of Socio-Demographic Correlates, Misconception and Discrimination Related to Leprosy Patients

Ashok Kumar Singh

Abstract :

Aim : To study the socio–demographic variables of leprosy patients and existing misconception and Discrimination towards disease. Subject : Fifty leprosy patients who belongs to Chitrakoot region dist. Satna, M.P. Materials and Methods : Interview schedule containing items related to misconception and discrimination was prepared which was interpreted qualitatively. Result : The present study is qualitative based on field investigation. The findings revealed that 42% cases were in age group of 40–60 years, 60% believe that leprosy is an incurable disease. 56% believe that this disease in due to result of curse from God. 40% believe that due to deeds of previous life. 60% leprosy patients were having discrimination for touch, 40% cases were facing discrimination from their neighbors, 28% cases were having one or more than one type of discrimination